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Weather & Climate in Araç, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 607.2 sq mi (1,572.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2422°N, 33.3277°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
209 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey | M4.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey | M4.5 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Central Turkey | M4.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.5 | 66 km | 36 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 19 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 6 km SSE of Orta, Turkey | M4.4 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 13 km ENE of Akyurt, Turkey | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 12 km SE of Çerke?, Turkey | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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").