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Weather & Climate in Balçeşme, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balçeşme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,103 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,103 ft (2,165 m) |
| Area | 536.2 sq mi (1,388.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8303°N, 42.8257°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 66 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 57 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2001 | 22 km NW of Karayaz?, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1998 | 13 km W of Horasan, Turkey | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 24 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M4.6 | 73 km | 35 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 16 km SE of Pasinler, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 177 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 187 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Balçeşme has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.3").