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Weather & Climate in Yukarı Karataş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yukarı Karataş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°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 1,247 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 613.5 sq mi (1,589.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9239°N, 40.0567°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 126 km | 47 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1999 | 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 14 km SE of Samsat, Turkey | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 30 km ENE of Siverek, Turkey | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2006 | 20 km ESE of Samsat, Turkey | M3.9 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 11 km SSW of Binatl?, Turkey | M3.7 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 17 km SSW of Çüngü?, Turkey | M3.5 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 11 km E of Samsat, Turkey | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey | M3.3 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 16 km WSW of Siverek, Turkey | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 8 km SSE of ?anl?urfa, Turkey | M2.8 | 110 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Yukarı Karataş has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").