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Yaraş, Turkey

Muğla · Turkey

Yaraş is a small town in Muğla, Turkey with a population of 849. Elevation: 2,339 ft (713 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

849 Population 3/sq mi density
2,339 ft Elevation 713 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population849
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Population849
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Coordinates37.1667°, 28.4833°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMuğla
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (901 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yaraş

Yaraş is a small town in Turkey (Muğla) with a population of 849. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet (713 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Yaraş

Yaraş has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1147 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 1.7° / 10.6° 219.2
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.7° 172.1
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F 3.7° / 15.3° 115.4
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.4° 80.8
May 18.6°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.5° 50.7
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 16.8° / 30.7° 25.2
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 20.4° / 34.9° 12.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 20.4° / 34.8° 7.2
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 15.5° / 30° 19.8
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.8° 71.5
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 5.8° / 17.5° 139.3
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 3.3° / 12° 233.5
Yaraş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Area253.6 sq mi (656.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.1667°N, 28.4833°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 99 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 90 km
Aug 8, 2019 9 km ESE of Baklan, Turkey M5.9 137 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 56 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 97 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 70 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 101 km
Apr 21, 2000 10 km NNE of Honaz, Turkey M5.5 106 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 97 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 63 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 51 km
Jul 26, 2003 8 km ESE of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 103 km
Jul 23, 2003 14 km N of Buldan, Turkey M5.4 116 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 59 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 84 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 69 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 61 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 145 km
Oct 5, 1999 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.2 53 km
Jan 21, 1997 10 km NNW of Akköy, Turkey M5.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 84 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m - 137 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 99 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 87 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m - 87 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake - - 108 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 70 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 113 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 134 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 7.0 in Wettest

Yaraş has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Yaraş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kerimoglu Türküsü Evi
Muğla Müzesi

Libraries in Yaraş

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Üniversite Kütüphanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Yaraş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar
Kapalı Pazaryeri
Market square
Market square

Gas Stations in Yaraş

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #6546905913

Stadiums & Teams in Yaraş

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yaraş

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dalaman International AirportDLMLarge Airport
Aydın Çıldır AirportCIISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yaraş

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yaraş 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 Yaraş

What is the population of Yaraş?

Yaraş has a population of 849 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 253.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yaraş?

Yaraş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches.

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