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Weather & Climate in Şemdinli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şemdinli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 497.8 sq mi (1,289.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3051°N, 44.5742°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
182 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 85 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Şemdinli has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").