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Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan

Full City Profile

91,745 Population 675/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Türkmenbaşy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area135.9 sq mi (352.0 km²)
Population Density675/sq mi
Coordinates40.0222°N, 52.9552°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 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 43 km
Oct 29, 1995 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.5 104 km
Jun 7, 2014 106 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M5.5 124 km
Jun 10, 2001 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.4 81 km
Jan 26, 2000 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.3 5 km
Jul 1, 1994 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 43 km
May 7, 1997 112 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M5.2 118 km
Jan 14, 2014 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.2 30 km
Aug 16, 2023 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan M5.1 32 km
Nov 12, 1990 112 km ESE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M5.1 116 km
Mar 22, 2015 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.1 80 km
Jun 2, 2009 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 29 km
Jul 19, 1996 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M5.0 99 km
Jan 1, 2010 117 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M5.0 117 km
Jun 14, 2000 112 km ESE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan M4.9 117 km
Jan 7, 2018 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 59 km
Aug 28, 2010 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan M4.9 137 km
Jan 6, 2020 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.9 47 km
Sep 22, 1991 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 104 km
Apr 28, 2007 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan M4.8 53 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 86 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 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in

Türkmenbaşy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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