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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. 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 Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").