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Babadaykhan, Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Babadaykhan is a small city in Turkmenistan with a population of 13,440. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,440 Population 53/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Babadaykhan

Babadaýhan, previously known as Kirovsk, is a city and capital of Babadaýhan District in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan. Its name and the name of the surrounding district were changed on 26 June 1992 by Parliamentary Resolution No. 729-XII. In 2022, it had a population of 13,440 people.

People

Population13,440
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population13,440
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates37.6833°, 60.4333°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Babadaykhan

Babadaykhan is a small city in Turkmenistan with a population of 13,440. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Babadaykhan

Babadaykhan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 10.4° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 13.2° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 20° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 25.8° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 32.4° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 37.4° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 39° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 37° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 32.2° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 25.7° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 18.3° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 11.4° 0.0
Babadaykhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area252.0 sq mi (652.7 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates37.6833°N, 60.4333°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Nov 27, 1992 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan M5.3 56 km
Jun 3, 2023 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran M4.5 144 km
Jul 19, 2022 54 km W of Sarakhs, Iran M4.4 134 km
May 20, 2001 38 km NNE of Mashhad, Iran M4.3 132 km
Aug 9, 1997 67 km W of Sarakhs, Iran M4.3 125 km
Jun 14, 2000 25 km NE of Mashhad, Iran M4.1 145 km
Apr 18, 2022 33 km NNW of Tejen, Turkmenistan M4.1 11 km
May 25, 2022 39 km SSW of Kaka, Turkmenistan M4.0 116 km
Feb 1, 2023 27 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan M4.0 55 km
Jul 14, 2002 35 km SW of Kaka, Turkmenistan M3.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in

Babadaykhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 36°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Babadaykhan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Babadaykhan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tejen AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ashgabat

🇹🇲 About Turkmenistan

Capital Ashgabat
Population 5,850,908
Area 488,100 km²
GDP (USD) $45,894,538,666
GDP per capita $6,232
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 70.1 years
Internet users 21.3%
Urban population 47.1%
Currency TMT (Manat)
Languages Russian, Turkmen
Calling code +993
TLD .tm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babadaykhan

What is the population of Babadaykhan?

Babadaykhan has a population of 13,440 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Babadaykhan?

Babadaykhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.

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