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Weather & Climate in Yukarı Karafakılı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yukarı Karafakılı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,280 ft (695 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7981°N, 36.4649°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
599 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 66 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 71 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Yukarı Karafakılı has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.2").