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Weather & Climate in Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Türkmenbaşy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 135.9 sq mi (352.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0222°N, 52.9552°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 1, 1994 | 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.6 | 43 km | 41 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2014 | 106 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M5.5 | 124 km | 31 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.4 | 81 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.3 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 43 km | 44 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 112 km E of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 30 km | 49 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 32 km | 51 km |
| Nov 12, 1990 | 112 km ESE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 116 km | 54 km |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 80 km | 32 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 29 km | 52 km |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 117 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 117 km | 46 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 112 km ESE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 117 km | 52 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2010 | 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 47 km | 39 km |
| Sep 22, 1991 | 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 104 km | 64 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 53 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 | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Türkmenbaşy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").