Weather & Climate in Şırnak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. 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 Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,163 ft (1,269 m) |
| Area | 252.6 sq mi (654.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5139°N, 42.4543°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 111 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 128 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").