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Guwlymaýak, Turkmenistan

Balkan · Turkmenistan

Guwlymaýak is a small town in Balkan, Turkmenistan with a population of 1,853. Elevation: -79 ft (-24 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

1,853 Population 14/sq mi density
-79 ft Elevation -24 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
5.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ashgabat Timezone

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About Guwlymaýak

Guwlymaýak, formerly known as Kuuli-Mayak, is a town in Türkmenbaşy District, Balkan Province of Turkmenistan bordering the Caspian Sea. There is a lighthouse.

People

Population1,853
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain5.2 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation-79 ft (-24 m)
Population1,853
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation-79 ft (-24 m)
Coordinates40.2443°, 52.7415°
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Country🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
State / ProvinceBalkan
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation5.2 inches (133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guwlymaýak

Guwlymaýak is a small town in Turkmenistan (Balkan) with a population of 1,853. The city sits at an elevation of -79 feet (-24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ashgabat.

Climate in Guwlymaýak

Guwlymaýak has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 116 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 0.3° / 7.4° 13.4
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 0.1° / 8.7° 12.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 3.6° / 13.6° 16.0
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20.1° 19.4
May 20.1°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26.7° 7.6
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 19.4° / 32.3° 2.5
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 22.5° / 34.8° 1.6
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 22.3° / 35° 1.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.5° 3.5
Oct 16.1°C / 61°F 10.2° / 22° 9.6
Nov 9.5°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14.2° 16.7
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.3° 11.7
Guwlymaýak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -79 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Turkmenistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-79 ft (-24 m)
Area135.9 sq mi (352.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates40.2443°N, 52.7415°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below Turkmenistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.6 55 km
Jun 7, 2014 106 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M5.5 100 km
Oct 29, 1995 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.5 104 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 106 km
Jan 26, 2000 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.3 28 km
Jan 14, 2014 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 12 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 55 km
May 7, 1997 112 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M5.2 95 km
Mar 22, 2015 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.1 57 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 34 km
Nov 12, 1990 112 km ESE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M5.1 95 km
Jan 1, 2010 117 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 87 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 24 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 124 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 80 km
Jun 14, 2000 112 km ESE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M4.9 95 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 36 km
Dec 4, 1996 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 12 km
Sep 22, 1991 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 101 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 72 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 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in

Guwlymaýak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Guwlymaýak

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mekdep
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Farmers Markets in Guwlymaýak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kenar Bazary
Shagadam
Turkmenbashy Market

Stadiums & Teams in Guwlymaýak

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guwlymaýak

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turkmenbaşy International AirportKRWMedium Airport
Yangadzha AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ashgabat

🇹🇲 About Turkmenistan

Capital Ashgabat
Population 5,850,908
Area 488,100 km²
GDP (USD) $45,894,538,666
GDP per capita $6,232
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 70.1 years
Internet users 21.3%
Urban population 47.1%
Currency TMT (Manat)
Languages Russian, Turkmen
Calling code +993
TLD .tm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guwlymaýak

What is the population of Guwlymaýak?

Guwlymaýak has a population of 1,853 residents and is located in Turkmenistan. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 135.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guwlymaýak?

Guwlymaýak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.2 inches.

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