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Karabük, Turkey

Karabük Province · Turkey

Karabük is a large city in Karabük Province, Turkey with a population of 125,403. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

125,403 Population 220,005/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population125,403
Density220,005/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population125,403
Population Density220,005 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates41.2049°, 32.6277°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKarabük Province
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (733 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (23 cm)

About Karabük

Karabük is a large city in Turkey (Karabük Province) with a population of 125,403. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karabük

Karabük has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.4°C / 31°F -11.5° / 11.8° 81.4
Feb 1°C / 34°F -11.6° / 15.3° 62.7
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -7.3° / 18.4° 66.2
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.4° / 22.8° 49.9
May 13.2°C / 56°F 0.5° / 27.3° 63.5
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7.2° / 28.3° 93.3
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 9.6° / 32.6° 45.0
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 11.4° / 35.6° 31.5
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 5.8° / 31.1° 47.5
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 1.4° / 26.7° 61.7
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F -4.5° / 20.9° 70.1
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F -7.4° / 15.1° 78.0
Karabük experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density220,005/sq mi
Coordinates41.2049°N, 32.6277°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 20, 2023.

Nov 12, 1999 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey M7.2 133 km
Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 65 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Nov 12, 1999 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey M5.2 110 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 77 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 101 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 93 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 76 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 112 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 75 km
Nov 19, 1999 16 km WSW of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 146 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 119 km
Mar 16, 2023 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 108 km
Nov 12, 1999 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Nov 13, 1999 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Nov 17, 1999 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 107 km
Nov 12, 1999 15 km SW of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 67 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 93 km
Aug 17, 1999 4 km E of Düzce, Turkey M4.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Karabük has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Karabük

Institution Type Founded Website
Karabük Üniversitesi University - Visit →
Safranbolu Meslek Yüksekokulu University - ,

Schools in Karabük

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TED Karabük Koleji - - - -
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Kılavuzlar İlkokulu - - - -
Şehit Şendoğan Topçu İlkokulu - - - -
Namık Kemal İlkokulu - - - -
Kurtuluş İmam Hatip Ortaokulu - - - -
Kurtuluş İlkokulu - - - -
Fazıl Yeşilyurt Ortaokulu - - - -
Demir Çelik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Anayasa İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
Yahya Kemal Beyatlı Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Demir Çelik İlkokulu - - - -
Karabük Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Şehit Nurettin Seki İlkokulu - - - -
Mehmet Vergili Fen Lisesi - - - -
Zübeyde Hanım Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
75. Yıl Karabuk Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
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Museums in Karabük

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clock tower miniatures
Historic House Museum
Tabakhane Müzesi
Tayfun Talipoglu Bam Teli Muzesi

Libraries in Karabük

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Safranbolu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Karabük

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Old Basar
Pazar Yeri
Safranbolu köy pazarı
Safranbolu Pazarı

Hotels in Karabük

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karabük Öğretmenevi
Safran Germia Palas

Restaurants in Karabük

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ally’s Café and Lounge
Dolunay Kahvecisi
Döneris
Efendim Restorán
Kebap Sokaği
Köfteci Ahmet
köprülü
Nargile Oyun
Yenişehir Büyük Kulüp

Cafes in Karabük

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C++
Chocoville Coffee Chocolate
Yesh

Cinemas in Karabük

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kares Sinema
Onel Sinema
Tarihi Yenişehir Sineması

Clinics in Karabük

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kılavuzlar Aile Sağlık Merkezi
Kurtuluş Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Soğuksu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Train Stations in Karabük

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bolkuş
Cildikısık
Karabük
Pirinçlik
Ülkü

Bus Stations in Karabük

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karabük Otogarı

Gas Stations in Karabük

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Go İpragaz
Petrol Ofisi
Petrol Ofisi
Shell
TR #1810233463
TR #1810233494
TR #5170701211
TR #6165385772
TR #6165386192
TR #6165386193
TR #7298901755
TR #9126791624

Banks in Karabük

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akbank
Akbank
Albarakatürk
Denizbank
Finansbank
Garanti Bankası
Halkbank
ING
İng Bank
İş Bankası
TEB
Vakıfbank
Yapı Kredi
Ziraat Bankası

Shopping Malls in Karabük

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kares Avm
Onel Avm

Gyms in Karabük

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hasan Doğan Spor Solonu

Stadiums & Teams in Karabük

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karabük

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zonguldak Çaycuma AirportONQMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karabük

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alagüllük Camii
Doğanküme Camii
Doğantepe Camii
Esentepe Yesil Cami
Gültepe Camii
Karabük Ulu Camii
Karabük Üniversitesi Camii
Kayabaşı camii
Kılavuzlar Köyü Cami
Meriç Camii
Merkez Camii
Osmaniye Camii
Pazaryeri Camii
YENİ CAMİİ
Zikrullah Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Around Karabük

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 27
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 23
Restaurants 9
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 12
Banks 14
Hotels 1
Parks 17

Things to See Near Karabük

5 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Çakmak Tepesi
  • • Kodaş Tepesi
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Amazing 360⁰
  • • Amazing view on Safranbolu
  • • Saklı Değirmen

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karabük

What is the population of Karabük?

Karabük has a population of 125,403 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 220,005 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karabük?

Karabük has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

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