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Weather & Climate in Karatepe, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karatepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8986°N, 38.8802°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 19 km WNW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.0 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 19 km NE of Tut, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 17 km NNW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km N of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km WSW of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km NE of Gölba??, Turkey | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.8 | 133 km | 38 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 47 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 25 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Karatepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 43°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").