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Weather & Climate in Balaban, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balaban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6868°N, 30.0840°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,348 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | M7.6 | 20 km | 17 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey | M5.9 | 4 km | 13 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey | M5.7 | 17 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.3 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | 2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey | M5.2 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Ç?narc?k, Turkey | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey | M5.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Koruköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 14 km S of Kumburgaz, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey | M4.9 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 1,349 | 117 km |
| 1999 | KOCAELI, TURKEY | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 17,118 | 13 km |
| 1963 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 78 km |
| 986 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 551 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 20 km |
| 478 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Balaban has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.4").