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Weather & Climate in Karatay, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karatay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 341 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,317 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Area | 15,830.6 sq mi (41,001.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8673°N, 32.5286°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
187 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 3, 2002 | 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey | M6.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 135 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 11 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey | M4.9 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 5 km NE of Ilg?n, Turkey | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 17 km NE of Akseki, Turkey | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey | M4.8 | 27 km | 12 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 4 km WNW of Derebucak, Turkey | M4.7 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 18 km N of Tuzlukçu, Turkey | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 15 km N of Sultanda??, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Mar 26, 1992 | 17 km S of Sütçüler, Turkey | M4.5 | 148 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Karatay has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.3").