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Araç, Turkey

Kastamonu · Turkey

Araç is a small city in Kastamonu, Turkey with a population of 5,590. Elevation: 2,215 ft (675 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,590 Population 9/sq mi density
2,215 ft Elevation 675 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Araç

Araç

Araç District is a district of the Kastamonu Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Araç. Its area is 1,446 km2, and its population is 17,920 (2021).

People

Population5,590
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Population5,590
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Coordinates41.2422°, 33.3277°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKastamonu
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (585 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches (17 cm)

About Araç

Araç is a small city in Turkey (Kastamonu) with a population of 5,590. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet (675 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Araç experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area607.2 sq mi (1,572.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates41.2422°N, 33.3277°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 1, 2023.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 67 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 131 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 109 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 134 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 80 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 74 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 67 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 149 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 70 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 28 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 22 km
Mar 22, 2001 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey M4.5 68 km
Sep 4, 2014 Central Turkey M4.5 81 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 66 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 19 km
Aug 9, 2005 6 km SSE of Orta, Turkey M4.4 76 km
Jan 23, 2020 13 km ENE of Akyurt, Turkey M4.4 120 km
Sep 14, 2019 12 km SE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.4 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Araç has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Araç

Institution Type Founded Website
Kastamonu Üniversitesi Rafet Vergili MYO Yerleşkesi University - ,

Schools in Araç

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
General Şükrü Kanatlı İ.Ö.O - - - -
Zübeyde Hanım Ana Okulu - - - -
Araç Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi Yerleşkesi - - - -
Ahmet Yesevi İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Halk Eğitim - - - -
Ahmet Yesebi İlköğretim okulu - - - -
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Libraries in Araç

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Araç İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Araç

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cuma Pazarı

Hotels in Araç

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elik Otel

Restaurants in Araç

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yusufoğlu Dinlenme Tesisleri

Cafes in Araç

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Araç Pasanesi

Castles in Araç

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Araç Kalesi

Bus Stations in Araç

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Şehirler Arası Otobüs Terminali

Gas Stations in Araç

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #2206287859
TR #2206288908
TR #3498484201
TR #5413880351
Yusufoğlu Petrol

Banks in Araç

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Ski Resorts Near Araç

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ilgaz-2 Yurduntepe Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ilgaz Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Araç

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kastamonu AirportKFSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Araç

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adil Acar Camii
Kötürüm Beyazıd Camii
Siteler Karasu Camii
Veznedar Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Araç

What is the population of Araç?

Araç has a population of 5,590 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 607.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Araç?

Araç has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.

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