Location & Surroundings
Shikeftan is a settlement in Sirnak, Turkey, at 390 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cizre, less than 2 km away. The national capital Ankara is about 860 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sirnak Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Şikeftan
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 20' 10" N, 42° 12' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 390 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,484 p/km²
- Built-up 11.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:36
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 10 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shikeftan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikeftan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 13.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (338 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 338 | 42 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 1.1 | 339 | 43 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 1.1 | 296 | 37 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 1.1 | 226 | 27 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 437.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.2 | 0.6 | 77 | 45 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 0.9 | 3 | 48 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.4 | 0.1 | 104 | 42 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 1.2 | 244 | 30 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 472.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.0 | 0.8 | 328 | 45 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 1.2 | 349 | 48 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.7 | 0.3 | 312 | 42 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.2 | 280 | 34 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 435.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.6 | 0.4 | 355 | 50 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 29.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikeftan?
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 13.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 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 Shikeftan today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in Shikeftan?
Local time is 07:36. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shikeftan?
Shikeftan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shikeftan?
DEM 390 m.
Where is Shikeftan located?
It is at 37.33611, 42.20083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikeftan in?
It is in Turkey.