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Şiran Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

Warmest Saturday at 9° · coldest night Monday at -7°

The short of it: Şiran weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -4 °C (26 °F) with light snow, feeling like -8 °C (18 °F). Today’s high -3 °C (27 °F), low -6 °C (21 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: snow warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 12:00 local time.

ŞIRAN, Sunday. — Şiran may look for snow showers this day, with the mercury climbing to about -3° before sinking to -6° by night. A raw day by local measure — 14° below the November average of 11°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 19 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 9°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 2.6 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Şiran brings highs near 11°, lows of 1° and about 44 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 30°, January the coldest at -8°, and May the wettest with 73 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 10 h 13 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,950 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight snow-4°-8°5 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMOvercast-3°-8°7 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-3°-8°8 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-3°-8°8 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-4°-8°7 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-4°-8°5 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy-4°-9°5 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-5°-9°4 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy-5°-9°4 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy-5°-10°5 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy-6°-10°4 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-6°-10°5 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear-6°-10°5 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-6°-10°5 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°4 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy-6°-10°4 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-5°-9°5 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-4°-9°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow showers, high -3°, low -6°, 2.0 mm of rain, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 7:00 AM, down 5:13 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Almanac · Şiran Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Şiran, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 53 min
Average wind
5 km/h
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 44 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Şiran in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Şiran by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°50 mm5 km/h9 h 36 min✦
February3°-6°38 mm6 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦
March9°-2°59 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April16°3°63 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
May21°8°73 mm7 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
June25°11°42 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°14°12 mm8 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
August30°14°11 mm7 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°18 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°6°43 mm5 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°1°44 mm5 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
December4°-4°42 mm5 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Şiran

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Şiran today?

Right now it is -4 °C (26 °F) with light snow; it feels like -8 °C (18 °F). Today’s high is -3 °C (27 °F) and tonight’s low -6 °C (21 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Şiran this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.6 mm (0.10 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Şiran?

Yes: snow warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Şiran?

August, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -8 °C (18 °F). The wettest month is May (73 mm (2.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Şiran?

June and September. June brings highs near 25 °C (78 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; September highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and 18 mm (0.71 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Şiran?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EvrenGümüşhane Province8 km NE10°0°44 mm
KelkitGümüşhane Province28 km ESE11°0°40 mm
AlucraGiresun33 km WNW9°0°51 mm
GümüşhaneGümüşhane Province42 km NE11°1°43 mm
TorulGümüşhane Province42 km NNE11°1°49 mm
RefahiyeErzincan45 km SW10°0°52 mm
KöseGümüşhane Province45 km E10°-1°41 mm
GölovaSivas46 km WSW11°2°51 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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