Karlıova, Turkey

Bingöl · Turkey

Karlıova is a small city in Bingöl, Turkey with a population of 29,650. Elevation: 6,020 ft (1,835 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

29,650 Population 48/sq mi density
6,020 ft Elevation 1,835 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population29,650
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Population29,650
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Coordinates39.2904°, 41.0059°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceBingöl
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (721 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.1 inches (31 cm)

About Karlıova

Karlıova is a small city in Turkey (Bingöl) with a population of 29,650. The city sits at an elevation of 6,020 feet (1,835 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Karlıova

Karlıova has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 566 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.1°C / 17°F -21.1° / 2.5° 59.9
Feb -7.6°C / 18°F -22.1° / 2.8° 46.7
Mar -2.5°C / 28°F -15.8° / 8° 108.4
Apr 4.4°C / 40°F -6.7° / 16.3° 64.8
May 8.6°C / 48°F -4.4° / 20.8° 75.9
Jun 15°C / 59°F 3.3° / 26° 27.2
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 5.2° / 30.6° 25.4
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 8° / 31.3° 9.4
Sep 15°C / 59°F 1.5° / 28.4° 20.5
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F -3.6° / 20.8° 29.9
Nov 1.1°C / 34°F -9.8° / 13.4° 53.0
Dec -4.3°C / 24°F -16° / 5.7° 45.2
Karlıova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,020 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below Turkey avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation6,020 ft (1,835 m)
Area620.1 sq mi (1,606.0 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates39.2904°N, 41.0059°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 129 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 56 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 100 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 100 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 96 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 30 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 12 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 75 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 17 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 63 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 105 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 73 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 17 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 27 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 113 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 80 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 73 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 7 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 32,700 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Wettest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 3.1 in

Karlıova has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.4").

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Gas Stations in Karlıova

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #12961396365
TR #12961396366
TR #1852477266
TR #3300354944
TR #3300354945
TR #6215870329

Ski Resorts Near Karlıova

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Palandöken Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandilli Biathlon Facility 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Karlıova

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erzurum International AirportERZMedium Airport
Muş AirportMSRMedium Airport
Bingöl AirportBGGSmall Airport
Muş West Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karlıova

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hz. Ömer Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 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 Karlıova

What is the population of Karlıova?

Karlıova has a population of 29,650 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 620.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karlıova?

Karlıova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

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