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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. The area gets 271 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 35.6 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) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Area | 156.8 sq mi (406.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5634°N, 40.1248°W |
| 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").