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Ovacık, Turkey
Karabük Province · Turkey
Ovacık is a small city in Karabük Province, Turkey with a population of 5,085. Elevation: 3,668 ft (1,118 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ovacık
Ovacık District is a district of the Karabük Province of Turkey. Its seat is the town of Ovacık. Its area is 398 km2, and its population is 3,731 (2022). It is the smallest district in Karabük Province, both by area and by population.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,085 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0766°, 32.9199° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Karabük Province |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.7 inches (831 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.1 inches (38 cm) |
About Ovacık
Ovacık is a small city in Turkey (Karabük Province) with a population of 5,085. The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet (1,118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,668 ft (1,118 m) |
| Area | 407.9 sq mi (1,056.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0766°N, 32.9199°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Ovacık has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and September the driest (1.0").
Museums in Ovacık
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock tower miniatures | ||||
| Historic House Museum | ||||
| Tabakhane Müzesi | ||||
| Tayfun Talipoglu Bam Teli Muzesi |
Libraries in Ovacık
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safranbolu Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ovacık
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Basar | |||||
| Safranbolu köy pazarı | |||||
| Safranbolu Pazarı |
Gas Stations in Ovacık
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ovacık
What is the population of Ovacık?
Ovacık has a population of 5,085 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 407.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ovacık?
Ovacık has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.