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Weather & Climate in Karayaka, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karayaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 303 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7440°N, 36.5902°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey | M4.9 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 24 km WNW of Ula?, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 15 km ENE of ?ark??la, Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 23 km SE of Ba?çiftlik, Turkey | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 23 km S of Hafik, Turkey | M4.5 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | Central Turkey | M4.4 | 106 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 60,000 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Karayaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.7").