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Balaban, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,036 Population 6/sq mi density
2,648 ft Elevation 807 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Balaban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Area173.4 sq mi (449.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates38.1729°N, 40.2090°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 104 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 95 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 79 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 124 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 146 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 144 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 141 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 86 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 83 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 61 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 110 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 139 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 105 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 147 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 138 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 113 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 139 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 145 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Balaban has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 34°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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