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Weather & Climate in Karaurgan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karaurgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 318 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 103.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,942 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,942 ft (1,811 m) |
| Area | 671.8 sq mi (1,740.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2396°N, 42.2728°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 15 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 54 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey | M5.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 6 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 15 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey | M4.6 | 31 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 168 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 176 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 183 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Karaurgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and September the driest (1.0").