Sincik, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Sincik is a small city in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 17,414. Elevation: 4,154 ft (1,266 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

17,414 Population 77/sq mi density
4,154 ft Elevation 1,266 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Sincik

Sincik

Sincik is a town of Adıyaman Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Sincik District. The town is populated by Kurds of the Reşwan tribe and had a population of 4,344 in 2021. The mayor is Mehmet Korkut (BBP).

People

Population17,414
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Population17,414
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Coordinates38.0365°, 38.6126°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (592 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)

About Sincik

Sincik is a small city in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 17,414. The city sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet (1,266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Sincik

Sincik has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -11.1° / 9.6° 82.3
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -9° / 13.8° 45.7
Mar 5.5°C / 42°F -4.6° / 17.7° 102.7
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F -1.3° / 23.3° 54.5
May 16.9°C / 62°F 3.3° / 31° 36.0
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 11.7° / 37.4° 6.9
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 15° / 39.9° 2.0
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 16.6° / 40.6° 3.5
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 10.3° / 36.6° 3.9
Oct 17°C / 63°F 5.2° / 29.7° 13.0
Nov 8.6°C / 47°F -2.2° / 21.4° 61.7
Dec 3.1°C / 37°F -5.2° / 13.8° 72.3
Sincik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Area226.2 sq mi (585.8 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates38.0365°N, 38.6126°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

509 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 124 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 59 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 35 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 45 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 71 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 44 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 68 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 66 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 146 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 42 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 49 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 83 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 54 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 124 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 84 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 42 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 68 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 4 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Sincik has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Sincik

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR - MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Sincik

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #2686804143
TR #7433929541

Airports Near Sincik

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Malatya Erhaç AirportMLXMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small Airport
Malatya Tulga Airport-Small Airport

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sincik

What is the population of Sincik?

Sincik has a population of 17,414 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 226.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sincik?

Sincik has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

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