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Weather & Climate in Cizre, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cizre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 463.3 sq mi (1,200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3302°N, 42.1848°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 138 km | 41 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 135 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 134 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Nov 17, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Geva?, Turkey | M4.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 9 km SE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1998 | 24 km ENE of Mezraa, Turkey | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 27 km NNW of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 14 km N of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 142 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Cizre has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").