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Ayvalık, Turkey
Balıkesir · Turkey
Ayvalık is a mid-size city in Balıkesir, Turkey with a population of 70,002. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 70,002 |
| Population Density | 1,166,700 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3193°, 26.6934° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Balıkesir |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (655 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ayvalık
Ayvalık is a mid-size city in Turkey (Balıkesir) with a population of 70,002. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Ayvalık
Ayvalık has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 582 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,166,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3193°N, 26.6934°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 69 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 149 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 52 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 23 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 29 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 108 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Ayvalık has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Ayvalık
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayvalık KYK Kız ve Erkek Öğrenci Yurtları | University | - | , |
| Balıkesir Üniversitesi Ayvalık Meslek Yüksekokulu | University | - | , |
| Burhaniye Uygulamalı Bilimler Yüksekokulu | University | - | , |
| Sabancı Üniversitesi Yaratıcı Teknolojiler Atölyesi | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ayvalık
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustalı Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Necmi Komili İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ayvalık Uğur Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Mecit Ataklı İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Pakmaya Kenan Kaptan Denizcilik Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Cunda Turizm Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Açı Koleji | - | - | - | - |
| Sebahat-Cihan Şişman Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Gazi Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ayvalık Mesleki Eğitim Merkezi | - | - | - | - |
| Bahçeşehir Koleji | - | - | - | - |
| Abdülvahit Sağlam İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Atatürk İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Eylül Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mehmet Akif Ersoy Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Zübeyde Hanım Kız Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Ayvalık Rahim Usta Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Ayvalık Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ayvalık Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Kıvanç Sarlıcalı İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Nuri Zarplı İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ayvalık
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batı Radyo | classical | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 105FM (GR) | antifa news, electronic | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Ayvalık
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatepe Olive Oil Museum | ||||
| Archaeological Museum - New Building | ||||
| Ayvalık Anadolu Uygarlıkları Sergisi | ||||
| Ecclesiastical Byzantine Museum of Mytilene | ||||
| Halim Bey Municipal Art Gallery | ||||
| Karye Teknoloji Müzesi | ||||
| Museum Parelthon | ||||
| Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi (Taksiyarhis Kilisesi) | ||||
| Taxiarchis Church (Museum) | ||||
| Theophilos Museum | ||||
| Μουσείο Τεριάντ | ||||
| Τσαρσί Χαμάμ |
Libraries in Ayvalık
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayvalık İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Sevim And Necdet Kent Library, Agios Yaninis Kilisesi | 0.0 | |||||
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Μυτιλήνης | 0.0 | |||||
| Πανεπιστήμιο Βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ayvalık
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altınova Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Armutçuk Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Cadde Kuruyemiş | |||||
| Dikili Market | |||||
| Grupkent Market | |||||
| Hazar Petrol Market | |||||
| Kanka Büfe | |||||
| Kapalı Pazar/Manav Yeri | |||||
| Küçükhan Ayvalık | |||||
| Mavi Koşe Market | |||||
| Öğretmenler Mahallesi Halk pazarı | |||||
| Petrol Ofisi Market | |||||
| Sarımsaklı Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Semt Pazarı |
Hotels in Ayvalık
39 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ayvalık
51 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ayvalık
36 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ayvalık
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ayvalık
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ayvalık
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ayvalık
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ayvalık
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ayvalık
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ayvalık
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ayvalık
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ayvalık
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ayvalık
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ayvalık
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ayvalık
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ayvalık
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | Large Airport |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | Medium Airport |
| Assos Aviation Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bozcaada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Pergamon Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sarımsaklı Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ayvalık
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aras Kargo | |
| DHL eCommerce | |
| PTT | |
| Yurtiçi Kargo |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ayvalık
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pergamon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayvalık
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Paraskevi | |
| Armutçuk Cami | |
| Ayışığı Manastırı | |
| Badavut Cami | |
| Çamlık Cami | |
| Çınarlı Cami | |
| Faneromeni Church | |
| Fatih Cami | |
| Hamidiye Cami | |
| Hamidiye Cami | |
| Hayreddin Paşa Cami | |
| Küçükköy Merkez Cami | |
| Saatli Mosque | |
| Sahilkent Cami | |
| Sanayi Cami | |
| Şehitler Cami | |
| Yunus Emre Cami |
Quick Facts
Around Ayvalık
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ayvalık
24 places within 15 km
- • Ayvalık Belediyesi Plaj İşletmesi
- • Badavut Plajı
- • Duba Plajı
- • Güvercin Koyu
- • Tilki Koyu
- • Ayvalık Kalesi
- • Pordoselene Kulesi
- • Ali Hikmet Paşa Tepesi
- • Beşparmak Tepesi
- • Çamlı Tepe
- • Çamlı Tepesi
- • Çataltepe
- + 8 more
- • Kızlar Manastırı
- • Panaya Kilisesi
- • Cennet Tepesi
- • Şeytan Sofrası
🇹🇷 About Turkey
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ayvalık
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ayvalık
What is the population of Ayvalık?
Ayvalık has a population of 70,002 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1,166,700 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayvalık?
Ayvalık enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.