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Şiran, Turkey

Full City Profile

14,692 Population 41/sq mi density
4,672 ft Elevation 1,424 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US 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 US 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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