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Weather & Climate in Viranşehir, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Viranşehir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 55,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2235°N, 39.7552°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 9 km NNE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 5 km SW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 25 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 8 km NE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 25 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Viranşehir has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").