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Şiran, Turkey

Gümüşhane Province · Turkey

Şiran is a small city in Gümüşhane Province, Turkey with a population of 14,692. Elevation: 4,672 ft (1,424 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

14,692 Population 41/sq mi density
4,672 ft Elevation 1,424 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Şiran

Şiran is a town in Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Şiran District. Its population is 11,539 (2022). It is one of the points of passage between Eastern Anatolia and Black Sea regions of Turkey, in the sense that the western road departing from Erzincan towards the Zigana Pass has its last urban stop in Şiran. The town lies at an elevation of 1,457 m (4,780 ft)

People

Population14,692
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Population14,692
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Coordinates40.1906°, 39.1175°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceGümüşhane Province
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)

About Şiran

Şiran is a small city in Turkey (Gümüşhane Province) with a population of 14,692. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet (1,424 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Şiran

Şiran has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 503 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.4°C / 21°F -19.6° / 4.8° 47.4
Feb -5.4°C / 22°F -19.6° / 8° 33.8
Mar -0.5°C / 31°F -11.5° / 13° 66.8
Apr 6°C / 43°F -6.9° / 18.7° 53.3
May 10.1°C / 50°F -3.5° / 24° 57.6
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 5° / 27.8° 38.1
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 5.2° / 31.9° 28.1
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 7.5° / 32.9° 17.0
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 3.2° / 29.8° 33.2
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F -2.3° / 22.4° 39.9
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -9.2° / 15.3° 50.6
Dec -2.4°C / 28°F -13° / 8.6° 37.4
Şiran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below Turkey avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Area358.3 sq mi (927.9 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates40.1906°N, 39.1175°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 1, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 68 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 101 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 101 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 122 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 51 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 143 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 84 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 112 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 116 km
Jan 29, 1995 10 km SSW of A?kale, Turkey M5.2 137 km
May 11, 2017 13 km NNE of A?kale, Turkey M5.1 139 km
Jul 30, 2009 13 km S of Cimin, Turkey M5.0 85 km
Jun 14, 1993 23 km NNW of ?liç, Turkey M5.0 87 km
May 12, 2005 25 km NNW of Do?an?ar, Turkey M4.9 145 km
Oct 17, 2002 eastern Turkey M4.8 129 km
Mar 14, 1992 17 km WNW of Pulumer, Turkey M4.7 89 km
Sep 24, 2003 23 km WNW of ?liç, Turkey M4.7 98 km
Mar 13, 1992 19 km SW of Demirözü, Turkey M4.7 57 km
Mar 13, 1992 11 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey M4.7 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Şiran has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Şiran

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Munzur 97.7 dersim AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Wanderlust journey, travel AAC+ 208 kbps
Dost Radyo classical AAC+ 128 kbps

Restaurants in Şiran

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lezzet

Cafes in Şiran

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ring Cafe

Gas Stations in Şiran

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
TR #11048006927
TR #11048006943
TR #9936863264

Banks in Şiran

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halkbank
Ziraat Bankası

Ski Resorts Near Şiran

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ergan Mountain Winter Sports and Eco-Tourism Center 0.0 $0

Airports Near Şiran

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzincan AirportERCMedium Airport
Salyazı AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Şiran

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şiran

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Çakirkaya monastery

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Waterfalls
1
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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 Şiran

What is the population of Şiran?

Şiran has a population of 14,692 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 358.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şiran?

Şiran has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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