Weather & Climate in Arıcak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arıcak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Area | 156.8 sq mi (406.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5634°N, 40.1248°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 135 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 36 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 140 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Arıcak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.2").