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Weather & Climate in Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balkanabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5108°N, 54.3671°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Dec 6, 2000 | 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M7.0 | 38 km | 30 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.6 | 116 km | 41 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.4 | 57 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 115 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 134 km | 51 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 144 km | 52 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 42 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2023 | 51 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 51 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 150 km | 39 km |
| Aug 28, 2010 | 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 96 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Balkanabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and August the driest (0.1").