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Derik

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Location & Surroundings

Derik is a settlement in Mardin, Turkey, at 788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mazidagi, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Ankara is about 705 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mardin Airport, 36 km away.

Overview

Derik district is ilçe (district), administrative county of Mardin, southeastern Turkey — TR Mardin'in ilçesi.

It is located in Mardin Province, Turkey, Asia.

The population is about 61,830 (2018).

It covers about 1,381 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 850 metre.

Also known as: Derik, Turkey

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Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Mardin Province
  • Area 1,381 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 21' 48" N, 40° 15' 53" E
  • Elevation DEM: 788 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 10,278 p/km²
  • Built-up 7.9%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

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Weather in Derik

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

Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 483 W/m2.

Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
1.24 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 20.8 1.3 75 45 1,016.6 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 18.3 1.1 43 64 1,017.1 2.32 / 2.32 100 0.0 n/a
12h 20.2 2.5 51 58 1,018.7 0.26 / 2.58 100 46.2 n/a
18h 24.4 2.9 92 42 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.09 96 483.0 n/a
Tomorrow 19.4 2.3 42 68 1,017.8 1.15 / 1.24 100 76.7 n/a
30h 17.7 3.2 14 79 1,018.5 2.09 / 3.33 100 0.0 n/a
36h 18.1 4.0 32 76 1,019.2 0.00 / 2.58 95 56.1 n/a
42h 23.6 2.4 111 49 1,016.1 0.00 / 1.02 100 493.3 n/a
Tuesday 19.5 2.6 38 68 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.63 53 54.9 n/a
54h 17.9 2.9 16 75 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.11 100 0.0 n/a
60h 20.4 2.5 31 62 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 45.7 n/a
66h 25.4 2.4 87 40 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 372.5 n/a
Wednesday 21.3 1.9 46 57 1,014.2 0.26 / 0.26 100 48.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Derik?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 483 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Derik today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Derik?
Local time is 05:33. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Derik?
Derik is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Derik?
DEM 788 m.
Where is Derik located?
It is at 37.36336, 40.26473 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Derik in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/316899
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