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Weather & Climate in Karabük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 220,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2049°N, 32.6277°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
310 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 12, 1999 | 8 km S of Düzce, Turkey | M7.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M6.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 11 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey | M5.1 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1999 | 2 km S of Bolu, Turkey | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 24 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M5.0 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey | M4.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 16 km WSW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8 km W of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 18 km SE of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1999 | 12 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1999 | 14 km NW of Bolu, Turkey | M4.8 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 15 km SW of Düzce, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 12 km N of Bolu, Turkey | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4 km E of Düzce, Turkey | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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").