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Weather & Climate in Balveren, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balveren enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,521 ft (1,378 m) |
| Area | 252.6 sq mi (654.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4844°N, 42.5488°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 19 km NW of Geva?, Turkey | M5.6 | 107 km | 65 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 19 km NE of Hizan, Turkey | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 3 km NW of Gülyaz?, Turkey | M5.0 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 34 km NE of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.9 | 120 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 4 km NW of Be?endik, Turkey | M4.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 30 km NNW of Van, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 7 km N of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 8 km NW of Ahlat, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 28 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M4.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 5 km W of Do?anköy, Turkey | M4.7 | 36 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Balveren has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").