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Weather & Climate in Baltaşı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baltaşı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,045 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,045 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 472.6 sq mi (1,224.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5885°N, 39.7884°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
490 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 13, 1992 | 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey | M6.7 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 35 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 69 km | 3 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Baltaşı has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.1").