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Safranbolu, Turkey

Full City Profile

35,242 Population 90/sq mi density
1,621 ft Elevation 494 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Safranbolu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area391.1 sq mi (1,013.0 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates41.2508°N, 32.6942°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 43.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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 M7.2 140 km
Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 67 km
Nov 12, 1999 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey M5.5 142 km
Nov 12, 1999 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey M5.2 117 km
Nov 24, 2013 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey M5.1 84 km
Nov 16, 1999 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey M5.1 109 km
Aug 26, 2001 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey M5.0 100 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 115 km
Feb 14, 2000 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey M4.9 83 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 78 km
Mar 16, 2023 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 115 km
Nov 13, 1999 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 116 km
Nov 12, 1999 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey M4.8 127 km
Nov 17, 1999 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey M4.8 114 km
Apr 7, 2018 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey M4.7 100 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 69 km
Aug 17, 1999 12 km SSE of Düzce, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 65 km
Nov 12, 1999 6 km SW of Düzce, Turkey M4.6 142 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Safranbolu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.3").

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