Balıksu, Turkey

Ağrı · Turkey

Balıksu is a small town in Ağrı, Turkey with a population of 678. Elevation: 5,725 ft (1,745 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

678 Population 2/sq mi density
5,725 ft Elevation 1,745 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population678
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Population678
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Coordinates39.6852°, 43.3023°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAğrı
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (495 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.3 inches (19 cm)

About Balıksu

Balıksu is a small town in Turkey (Ağrı) with a population of 678. 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.4°C / 15°F -14.8° / -3.9° 37.2
Feb -8.2°C / 17°F -13.9° / -2.6° 34.9
Mar -0.2°C / 32°F -5.5° / 5.1° 46.7
Apr 7°C / 45°F 1.2° / 12.7° 73.6
May 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 19.3° 75.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 8.8° / 25.5° 41.0
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 12.7° / 29.9° 24.7
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 12.9° / 30.6° 15.8
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 8.1° / 26.1° 26.1
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 3° / 18.3° 55.0
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -3.5° / 8.8° 34.3
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -9.4° / 0.6° 45.9
Balıksu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Turkey avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Area388.6 sq mi (1,006.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.6852°N, 43.3023°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 2, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 109 km
Oct 23, 2011 eastern Turkey M5.9 119 km
Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 111 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 97 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 101 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 98 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 107 km
Nov 15, 2000 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 140 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 145 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 120 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 107 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 55 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 39 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 109 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 59 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 113 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 101 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Farmers Markets in Balıksu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ağrı Kapalı Sebze Pazarı

Airports Near Balıksu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Hoktember Highway Strip-Small 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 Balıksu

What is the population of Balıksu?

Balıksu has a population of 678 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. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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