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Balcı, Turkey

Niğde Province · Turkey

Balcı is a small town in Niğde Province, Turkey with a population of 663. Elevation: 5,052 ft (1,540 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

663 Population 3/sq mi density
5,052 ft Elevation 1,540 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population663
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Population663
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Coordinates37.9738°, 34.4625°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceNiğde Province
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (368 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)

About Balcı

Balcı is a small town in Turkey (Niğde Province) with a population of 663. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet (1,540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Balcı

Balcı has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 348 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -4° / 5.5° 34.6
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -3.3° / 6.9° 32.1
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 0.6° / 11.9° 39.2
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 5° / 17.3° 42.1
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9° / 22.2° 43.5
Jun 20°C / 68°F 13° / 26.9° 27.8
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.7° 5.3
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 15.7° / 30.5° 6.2
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 11.3° / 26.3° 12.1
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.9° / 20.2° 29.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 1.5° / 13.6° 32.7
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F -1.7° / 8.3° 42.9
Balcı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Turkey avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Area213.1 sq mi (552.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.9738°N, 34.4625°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 143 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 138 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 42 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 142 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 102 km
Oct 18, 2001 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey M4.7 136 km
Aug 16, 2023 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey M4.7 92 km
Aug 7, 2024 16 km SSE of Feke, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Jun 29, 2011 7 km SE of Kozan, Turkey M4.5 139 km
Aug 18, 2004 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey M4.5 132 km
Feb 2, 2019 14 km N of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.5 148 km
Apr 23, 2011 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey M4.5 113 km
May 18, 2007 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey M4.5 127 km
Oct 4, 2024 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey M4.5 105 km
Feb 24, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M4.5 41 km
Jul 24, 2009 14 km NW of Kozan, Turkey M4.5 118 km
Sep 30, 2011 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey M4.5 66 km
Apr 24, 1995 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 31 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 64 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 83 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Balcı has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Balcı

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nigde Archeological Museum
Niğde Belediyesi Kültürevi

Libraries in Balcı

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kütüphane0.0

Airports Near Balcı

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aksaray AirportSmall Airport
Niğde AirportSmall Airport

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 Balcı

What is the population of Balcı?

Balcı has a population of 663 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 213.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balcı?

Balcı has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

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