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Weather & Climate in Balaban, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balaban experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 322 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,586 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,586 ft (1,093 m) |
| Area | 572.2 sq mi (1,482.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4611°N, 37.5788°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in |
Balaban has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").