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Yüksekköy, Turkey

Şırnak · Turkey

Yüksekköy is a small town in Şırnak, Turkey with a population of 571. Elevation: 2,549 ft (777 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

571 Population 78/sq mi density
2,549 ft Elevation 777 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population571
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Population571
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Coordinates37.2761°, 41.9364°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceŞırnak
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (625 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yüksekköy

Yüksekköy is a small town in Turkey (Şırnak) with a population of 571. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Yüksekköy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Turkey avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates37.2761°N, 41.9364°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 25, 2024.

Jun 14, 2012 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey M5.3 34 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Oct 23, 2011 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey M5.0 131 km
Aug 5, 2012 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey M5.0 92 km
Mar 11, 2013 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.9 150 km
May 21, 2006 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 145 km
Oct 23, 2003 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey M4.8 69 km
Feb 2, 1991 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq M4.8 62 km
Feb 14, 1995 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey M4.7 89 km
Dec 9, 1997 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq M4.7 85 km
Feb 2, 1991 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey M4.7 56 km
Jan 30, 1991 Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region M4.7 60 km
Nov 17, 2000 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey M4.6 139 km
Aug 7, 1998 24 km ENE of Mezraa, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Jan 21, 2015 14 km NNE of Bahçesaray, Turkey M4.5 135 km
May 1, 2017 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey M4.5 138 km
May 29, 2011 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey M4.5 59 km
Sep 25, 2024 16 km E of Hizan, Turkey M4.4 122 km
Oct 4, 2003 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq M4.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Yüksekköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Yüksekköy

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yüksekköy İlkokulu
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Libraries in Yüksekköy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cizre 100. Yıl İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Yüksekköy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yüksekköy

7 airports within the area.

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

What is the population of Yüksekköy?

Yüksekköy has a population of 571 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yüksekköy?

Yüksekköy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches.

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