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Weather & Climate in Balat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 128.6 sq mi (333.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5128°N, 27.2792°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,652 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 119 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 144 km | 75 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 63 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 103 km | 155 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 61 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 114 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 131 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 104 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Balat has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.1").