Location & Surroundings
Balaç is a settlement in Samsun, Turkey, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samsun, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Ankara is about 325 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bafra, 25 km away.
Overview
Balaç is mahalle (administrative quarter) in Atakum, Samsun, northern Turkey.
It is located in Atakum district, Turkey, Asia.
The population is about 2,716 (2021).
Also known as: TR Balaç, Samsun
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Atakum district
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 18' 47" N, 36° 15' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 176 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 968 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:20
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balac
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balac, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 18.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 9.3 mm. Solar peaks near 148 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
9.31 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.5 | 0.6 | 148 | 87 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 21 | 75 | 1,009.6 | 5.74 / 5.74 | 100 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 0.5 | 230 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 4.2 | 306 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 1.42 / 1.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 4.3 | 316 | 87 | 1,017.2 | 7.43 / 9.31 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 3.1 | 358 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 93 | 118.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 1.6 | 28 | 82 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 1.1 | 293 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 0.6 | 228 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.3 | 1.9 | 80 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.43 / 0.44 | 100 | 236.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 0.6 | 70 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 2.48 / 2.92 | 80 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 2.3 | 157 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.3 | 4.9 | 230 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 48.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balac?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 18.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 9.3 mm. Solar peaks near 148 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 9.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balac today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Balac?
Local time is 16:20. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Balac?
Balac is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balac?
DEM 176 m.
Where is Balac located?
It is at 41.31306, 36.26528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balac in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry