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Akyar, Turkey

Balıkesir · Turkey

Akyar is a small town in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 1,126. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,126 Population 3/sq mi density
1,030 ft Elevation 314 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population1,126
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Population1,126
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Coordinates39.4642°, 27.9990°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBalıkesir
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akyar

Akyar is a small town in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 1,126. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Akyar

Akyar has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 1° / 9.3° 74.4
Feb 6.4°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.3° 68.0
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.1° 63.4
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 6.5° / 19.8° 56.0
May 18°C / 64°F 10.6° / 25.3° 40.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.1° 24.8
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 18° / 32.5° 6.5
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 18.5° / 32.3° 4.7
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 14.1° / 28.5° 27.2
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 10° / 22.7° 50.2
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 5.2° / 16.4° 65.9
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.7° 80.9
Akyar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Turkey avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area427.8 sq mi (1,108.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates39.4642°N, 27.9990°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,199 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 11 km
May 19, 2011 12 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.8 101 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 46 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 96 km
May 3, 2012 13 km NE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 99 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 77 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 17 km
Feb 17, 2009 5 km ENE of Simav, Turkey M5.2 98 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 78 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 139 km
Jan 28, 2020 Western Turkey M5.0 41 km
May 24, 1994 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.0 143 km
Apr 21, 2017 17 km E of Selendi, Turkey M5.0 120 km
Jan 21, 2025 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey M5.0 146 km
May 1, 2012 8 km W of Foça, Turkey M4.9 147 km
Feb 4, 2020 13 km NNE of Akhisar, Turkey M4.9 48 km
May 28, 2017 13 km WNW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M4.9 80 km
Apr 21, 2017 12 km SE of Saruhanl?, Turkey M4.9 94 km
Mar 22, 1992 3 km SSW of Karacabey, Turkey M4.8 85 km
Aug 24, 2025 4 km SW of Sındırgı, Turkey M4.8 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 149 km
1894 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 4.5 m 1,349 140 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 121 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 137 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake - 563 141 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 142 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 147 km
543 BLACK SEA Earthquake - - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Akyar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Akyar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Türkü Radyo türkü radyo MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Akyar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balıkesir Çağdaş Sanatlar Müzesi Kent Arşivi
Balıkesir Kuva-i Milliye Müzesi
Balıkesir Kuvâ-yi Milliye Müzesi
Balıkesir Ulusal Fotoğraf Müzesi
Kızla Müze Han
Mutasarrıf Ömer Ali Bey Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi Müdürlüğü

Libraries in Akyar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balıkesir İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Balıkesir Üniversitesi Merkez Kütüphane0.0
Kepsut İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Sabri Uğur Millet Kıraathanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Akyar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
1. Sakarya Mahallesi Perşembe Pazarı
1. Sakarya Mahallesi Perşembe Pazarı
6N Market
6N Market
Adnan Menderes Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
Adnan Menderes Mahallesi Pazar Yeri
Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Toptancı Hali
Bazaar
Bit Pazarı
Çarşamba Pazarı
File Market
File Market
Hasanbaba Çarşısı
Hasanbaba Çarşısı
Kapalı Pazar
Kepsut Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Modern İşhanı
Pazar Alanı
Pazar Alanı
Pazar Yeri
Pazar Yeri
Perşembe Pazarı
Salı Pazarı
Vizyon Düğün Salonu + 6N Market
Zahire Pazarı

Stadiums & Teams in Akyar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Akyar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhisar Airport / Akhisar Air Base-Medium Airport
Balıkesir AirportBZIMedium Airport
Akhisar Military Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Akyar

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aysu Özel Eğitim ve Rehebilitasyon Merkezi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akyar

What is the population of Akyar?

Akyar has a population of 1,126 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 427.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akyar?

Akyar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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