Location & Surroundings
Kara is a settlement in Mardin, Turkey, at 634 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Viransehir, 26 km to the west. The national capital Ankara is about 685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Diyarbakir Airport, 66 km away.
Overview
Aktaş is hamlet in Derik, Mardin, Turkey.
It is located in Derik district, Turkey.
Also known as: Zikreş
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Derik district
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 19' 14" N, 40° 1' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 634 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:38
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.1 | 3.1 | 231 | 33 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 338 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 230 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 5.7 | 223 | 28 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 649.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 3.2 | 250 | 37 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 134.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 263 | 57 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 247 | 47 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 4.7 | 232 | 23 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 687.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 2.7 | 253 | 40 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 327 | 48 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 209 | 38 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 4.3 | 228 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 657.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 2.6 | 243 | 34 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kara?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kara today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kara?
Local time is 03:38. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kara?
Kara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kara?
DEM 634 m.
Where is Kara located?
It is at 37.32054, 40.02492 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kara in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry