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Balıksu, Turkey
Ağrı · Turkey
Balıksu is a small town in Ağrı, Turkey with a population of 631. Elevation: 5,725 ft (1,745 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 631 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6852°, 43.3023° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Ağrı |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.5 inches (495 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.3 inches (19 cm) |
About Balıksu
Balıksu is a small town in Turkey (Ağrı) with a population of 631. The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet (1,745 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Balıksu
Balıksu has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Area | 388.6 sq mi (1,006.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6852°N, 43.3023°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 61 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 85 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 147 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 159 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Balıksu has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (0.8").
Farmers Markets in Balıksu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ağrı Kapalı Sebze Pazarı |
Airports Near Balıksu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ağrı Airport | AJI | Medium Airport |
| Iğdır Airport | IGD | Medium Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
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What is the population of Balıksu?
Balıksu has a population of 631 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 388.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balıksu?
Balıksu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.