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Weather & Climate in Karataş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karataş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 442.2 sq mi (1,145.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5820°N, 35.3701°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
351 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 63 km | 26 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 35 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 86 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Karataş has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.2").