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Location & Surroundings

Canik is a second-order administrative division in Samsun, Turkey with 93,721 inhabitants, at 279 m elevation. The national capital Ankara is about 330 km to the west. The nearest airport is Samsun-Carsamba Airport, 18 km away.

Overview

Canik district is ilçe (district), administrative county of Samsun, northern Turkey — TR Samsun'un ilçesi.

It is located in Samsun Province, Turkey, Asia.

Established in 2008-03-22.

The population is about 97,564 (2018).

It covers about 264 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 61 metre.

Also known as: AR جَانِك

Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Samsun Province
  • Area 264 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 14' 19" N, 36° 20' 13" E
  • Elevation DEM: 279 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 93,721
  • Pop. Density 181 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.7%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Weather in Canik

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canik, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 9.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.

Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
9.2 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 17.6 9.2 218 41 1,012.3 - / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
6h 20.1 7.0 242 37 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 69 526.5 n/a
12h 12.6 1.6 132 74 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 29 88.6 n/a
18h 13.4 1.3 149 81 1,020.0 0.18 / 0.18 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 14.7 2.4 231 51 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 50.5 n/a
30h 16.8 3.2 36 51 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 540.0 n/a
36h 12.6 1.6 267 77 1,023.5 0.04 / 0.04 67 89.3 n/a
42h 13.8 1.7 322 78 1,024.5 0.10 / 0.14 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 13.8 1.2 358 85 1,025.6 0.11 / 0.25 100 4.2 n/a
54h 15.4 1.9 19 80 1,025.5 0.24 / 0.49 97 118.5 n/a
60h 13.0 0.7 254 91 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.10 43 43.3 n/a
66h 12.8 0.5 165 87 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.07 45 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 14.4 0.8 201 74 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 40.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canik?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 9.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Canik today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Canik?
Local time is 20:24. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Canik?
Canik is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Canik?
Population about 93,721.
What is the elevation of Canik?
DEM 279 m.
Where is Canik located?
It is at 41.23858, 36.33694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canik in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2014-09-17
geonames https://www.geonames.org/9549574
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