Arsuz weather in December
In December, Arsuz sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 123 mm of precipitation across 11.8 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 13°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 42 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Arsuz's 10th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Arsuz's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- 11.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 30 min
- 6:47 AM – 4:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.21 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Arsuz is district and town in Hatay, Turkey.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 13°C by the end.
A typical December day in Arsuz reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 17°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 5°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 |
| 3 | 16 | 11 |
| 4 | 15 | 11 |
| 5 | 15 | 11 |
| 6 | 15 | 11 |
| 7 | 15 | 10 |
| 8 | 15 | 10 |
| 9 | 15 | 10 |
| 10 | 14 | 10 |
| 11 | 14 | 10 |
| 12 | 14 | 10 |
| 13 | 14 | 10 |
| 14 | 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 14 | 10 |
| 16 | 14 | 9 |
| 17 | 14 | 9 |
| 18 | 13 | 9 |
| 19 | 13 | 9 |
| 20 | 13 | 9 |
| 21 | 13 | 9 |
| 22 | 13 | 9 |
| 23 | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | 13 | 9 |
| 25 | 13 | 9 |
| 26 | 13 | 9 |
| 27 | 13 | 9 |
| 28 | 13 | 9 |
| 29 | 13 | 9 |
| 30 | 13 | 9 |
| 31 | 13 | 8 |
How December really feels in Arsuz
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Arsuz weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 8° | 130 | 12.1 | 9.8 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 13° / 8° | 122 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 16° / 11° | 109 | 11.4 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 19° / 13° | 75 | 9.8 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| May | 23° / 17° | 47 | 6.6 | 13.9 | 7.9 |
| Jun | 26° / 21° | 15 | 3.8 | 14.4 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 6 | 1.9 | 14.2 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 6 | 2.1 | 13.4 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 32 | 6 | 12.2 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 25° / 19° | 72 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 19° / 14° | 85 | 7.8 | 10.1 | 6.6 |
| Dec | 14° / 10° | 123 | 11.8 | 9.6 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 45%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 57 | 43 |
| 6 | 56 | 44 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 55 | 45 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Arsuz gets around 123 mm of rain and snow over 11.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 38% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 41 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 38 |
| 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 38 |
| 26 | 38 |
| 27 | 38 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 40 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 95 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 5 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 97 | 3 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 42 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 4:17 PM to 4:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:18 | 4:18 | 4:18 | 4:18 | 4:19 | 4:19 | 4:20 | 4:20 | 4:20 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.7 | 6:35 | 4:17 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 6:36 | 4:17 |
| 3 | 9.7 | 6:37 | 4:17 |
| 4 | 9.6 | 6:38 | 4:17 |
| 5 | 9.6 | 6:39 | 4:17 |
| 6 | 9.6 | 6:40 | 4:17 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 6:40 | 4:17 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 6:41 | 4:17 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 6:42 | 4:17 |
| 10 | 9.6 | 6:43 | 4:17 |
| 11 | 9.6 | 6:43 | 4:17 |
| 12 | 9.6 | 6:44 | 4:17 |
| 13 | 9.5 | 6:45 | 4:18 |
| 14 | 9.5 | 6:45 | 4:18 |
| 15 | 9.5 | 6:46 | 4:18 |
| 16 | 9.5 | 6:47 | 4:18 |
| 17 | 9.5 | 6:47 | 4:19 |
| 18 | 9.5 | 6:48 | 4:19 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 6:48 | 4:20 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 6:49 | 4:20 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 6:50 | 4:20 |
| 22 | 9.5 | 6:50 | 4:21 |
| 23 | 9.5 | 6:50 | 4:21 |
| 24 | 9.5 | 6:51 | 4:22 |
| 25 | 9.5 | 6:51 | 4:22 |
| 26 | 9.5 | 6:52 | 4:23 |
| 27 | 9.5 | 6:52 | 4:23 |
| 28 | 9.5 | 6:52 | 4:24 |
| 29 | 9.5 | 6:53 | 4:25 |
| 30 | 9.5 | 6:53 | 4:25 |
| 31 | 9.5 | 6:53 | 4:26 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.21 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.21 kWh/m² to a high of 7.34 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.21 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.2 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Arsuz
In December, Arsuz sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Arsuz's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Arsuz?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Arsuz for sightseeing.
What to pack for Arsuz in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Arsuz sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 10°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Arsuz in December
The nearest coast averages about 20°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 2 to Dec 16 — about 7.5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Refreshing |
UV index in Arsuz in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Arsuz peaks around June 21 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Arsuz in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Arsuz is worst in March — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 24 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Arsuz?
Arsuz sits at 36.4°N, 35.9°E, 6 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Belen, 29 km away.
Topography around Arsuz
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Arsuz.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Arsuz has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 87 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,793 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,190 m.
The land around Arsuz is covered by water (41%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, water (51%) and trees (34%) within 16 km, and water (35%), trees (24%) and cropland (24%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Arsuz (36.413°, 35.8903°, elevation 6 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).