Ayvacık, Turkey
Samsun · Turkey
Ayvacık is a small city in Samsun, Turkey with a population of 21,847. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ayvacık
Ayvacık is a municipality and district of Samsun Province, Turkey. Its area is 382 km2, and its population is 18,928 (2022). The mayor is Refahittin Şencan (AKP).
People
Climate
| Population | 21,847 |
| Population Density | 142 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9911°, 36.6314° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Samsun |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.9 inches (607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ayvacık
Ayvacık is a small city in Turkey (Samsun) with a population of 21,847. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Ayvacık
Ayvacık has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 154.1 sq mi (399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9911°N, 36.6314°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Ayvacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.9").
Schools in Ayvacık
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayvacık Mehmet Akif Ersoy Yatılı Bölge Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ayvacık
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADYO GERÇEK | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ayvacık
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun Graffiti House |
Farmers Markets in Ayvacık
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çarşamba Pazar Alanı |
Clinics in Ayvacık
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ayvacık
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ayvacık
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ayvacık
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Samsun-Çarşamba Airport | SZF | Medium Airport |
| Tokat Airport | TJK | Medium Airport |
| Samsun / Ondokuz Mayis Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayvacık
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ardıç Merkez Camii (eski cami) | |
| Karşıdöngel Camii | |
| Terice Merkez Camii |
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Waterfalls Near Ayvacık
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ayvacık.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| kabaceviz şelalesi |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ayvacık?
Ayvacık has a population of 21,847 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayvacık?
Ayvacık has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.
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