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Şırnak, Turkey

Şırnak · Turkey

Şırnak is a mid-size city in Şırnak, Turkey with a population of 67,662. Elevation: 4,163 ft (1,269 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

67,662 Population 268/sq mi density
4,163 ft Elevation 1,269 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population67,662
Density268/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Population67,662
Population Density268 / sq mi
Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Coordinates37.5139°, 42.4543°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞırnak
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (800 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Şırnak

Şırnak is a mid-size city in Turkey (Şırnak) with a population of 67,662. The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet (1,269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Şırnak

Şırnak has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -8.6° / 11.5° 61.1
Feb 3°C / 37°F -7.5° / 14.8° 43.5
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F -3° / 18.4° 95.1
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 1.1° / 24.5° 52.0
May 18.5°C / 65°F 6.1° / 32.3° 34.6
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 14.4° / 38.7° 2.2
Jul 30.3°C / 87°F 19° / 41° 1.3
Aug 30.2°C / 86°F 19.3° / 40.6° 1.1
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 13.7° / 37.3° 5.7
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 7.3° / 30.5° 21.8
Nov 9.7°C / 49°F -0.2° / 21.8° 54.3
Dec 4.7°C / 41°F -4.3° / 15.8° 36.8
Şırnak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Turkey avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Area252.6 sq mi (654.2 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates37.5139°N, 42.4543°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 11, 2025.

Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 111 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 136 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 27 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 134 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 87 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 145 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 91 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 46 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 128 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 56 km
Oct 23, 2011 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Oct 23, 2011 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 46 km
Nov 3, 1997 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 18 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 117 km
Oct 23, 2011 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey M4.8 129 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 69 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Şırnak has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Şırnak

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kız Meslek Lisesi
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Hotels in Şırnak

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Menekse
Şehr-i Nuh Otel

Restaurants in Şırnak

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pasaport Pizza

Clinics in Şırnak

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mediko-Sosyal

Bus Stations in Şırnak

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Şırnak Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali

Gas Stations in Şırnak

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Opet Şırnak Merkez
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Soil
TR #4871279774
TR #8370665935
TR #9507031758

Banks in Şırnak

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Stadiums & Teams in Şırnak

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şırnak

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Siirt AirportSXZMedium Airport
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKTMedium Airport
Abu Hajar RumeilanSmall Airport
MalikiyahSmall Airport
Rahiba AirportSmall Airport
Tall HadiSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şırnak

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kampüs Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Şırnak

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Parks 3

Things to See Near Şırnak

6 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (6)
  • • Aslan Tepesi
  • • Buda Dağı
  • • Elma Dağı
  • • Güllüce Dağı
  • • Gümüştepe
  • + 1 more

🇹🇷 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 Şırnak

What is the population of Şırnak?

Şırnak has a population of 67,662 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 268 people per square mile, spread across 252.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şırnak?

Şırnak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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