Location & Surroundings
Karakavak is a settlement in Van, Turkey, at 1,748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gevas, 30 km to the north. The national capital Ankara is about 915 km to the west. The nearest airport is Van Ferit Melen Airport, 52 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 1' 31" N, 43° 9' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1748 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 581 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:12
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karakavak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karakavak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 20.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
4.6 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.6 | 4.6 | 232 | 18 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 2.2 | 213 | 40 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 0.9 | 183 | 59 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.1 | 192 | 18 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 4.1 | 226 | 18 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 664.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 1.8 | 205 | 35 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.5 | 1.8 | 231 | 43 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.6 | 217 | 34 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 119.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 4.6 | 250 | 24 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 662.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 1.3 | 207 | 51 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 1.1 | 182 | 66 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 1.6 | 203 | 30 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 5.9 | 231 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 704.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karakavak?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 20.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Karakavak today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karakavak?
Local time is 22:12. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Karakavak?
Karakavak is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karakavak?
DEM 1,748 m.
Where is Karakavak located?
It is at 38.02532, 43.15706 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karakavak in?
It is in Turkey.