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Weather & Climate in Balpayam, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balpayam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 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 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 206.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,732 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,732 ft (2,052 m) |
| Area | 330.3 sq mi (855.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4201°N, 40.0571°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
413 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 50 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 17 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 9 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Balpayam has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.3").