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Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Full City Profile

87,822 Population 2,036/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Balkanabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²)
Population Density2,036/sq mi
Coordinates39.5108°N, 54.3671°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Sep 7, 2024.

Dec 6, 2000 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M7.0 38 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.6 116 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 57 km
Jan 26, 2000 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.3 138 km
Oct 19, 2002 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 70 km
Dec 9, 2013 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M5.2 147 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 115 km
Feb 5, 2017 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.2 48 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 134 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 144 km
Feb 5, 2017 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan M5.0 39 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 42 km
May 31, 2023 51 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 51 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 86 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 150 km
Aug 28, 2010 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 7 km
Dec 30, 2000 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 42 km
Dec 4, 1996 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 149 km
Aug 19, 2007 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.8 140 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Balkanabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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