Şenkaya, Turkey

Erzurum · Turkey

Şenkaya is a small city in Erzurum, Turkey with a population of 18,281. Elevation: 5,876 ft (1,791 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

18,281 Population 27/sq mi density
5,876 ft Elevation 1,791 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Şenkaya

Şenkaya

Şenkaya is a municipality and district of Erzurum Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,381 km2, and its population is 16,035 (2022). The mayor is Görbil Özcan (CHP).

People

Population18,281
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Population18,281
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Coordinates40.5565°, 42.3427°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceErzurum
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (572 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Şenkaya

Şenkaya is a small city in Turkey (Erzurum) with a population of 18,281. The city sits at an elevation of 5,876 feet (1,791 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Şenkaya

Şenkaya has an average annual temperature of 5.9°C (43°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 528 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.8°C / 18°F -20.6° / 3.7° 36.0
Feb -6.4°C / 20°F -20.1° / 6° 33.1
Mar -1.2°C / 30°F -12.3° / 11.2° 54.3
Apr 5.1°C / 41°F -6.1° / 17.8° 48.8
May 9.3°C / 49°F -3.6° / 23.1° 71.0
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 4.4° / 28° 52.1
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 5.4° / 31.4° 60.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 7.2° / 32° 22.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 1.8° / 29.1° 40.5
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F -3.1° / 21.8° 41.4
Nov 1.2°C / 34°F -8.6° / 14.7° 37.3
Dec -3.7°C / 25°F -14.8° / 6.8° 31.4
Şenkaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,876 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below Turkey avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Area668.7 sq mi (1,732.0 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates40.5565°N, 42.3427°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 22 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 148 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 146 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 101 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 49 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 72 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 116 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 108 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 148 km
May 29, 2001 20 km S of Pasinler, Turkey M4.8 103 km
May 29, 2001 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey M4.7 86 km
Dec 19, 1998 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey M4.7 66 km
Mar 18, 2000 9 km SSW of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.6 10 km
Feb 17, 2007 5 km SSE of ?enkaya, Turkey M4.6 5 km
Dec 3, 1999 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M4.6 28 km
Jan 8, 2025 16 km SE of Pasinler, Turkey M4.6 89 km
Dec 5, 1999 14 km SSW of Göle, Turkey M4.6 20 km
Jun 16, 1991 26 km NE of Ele?kirt, Turkey M4.6 78 km
Jun 19, 1991 19 km NW of Ka??zman, Turkey M4.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 157 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 187 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Şenkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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Gas Stations in Şenkaya

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #3195898036

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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What is the population of Şenkaya?

Şenkaya has a population of 18,281 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 668.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şenkaya?

Şenkaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

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