The present study investigates seasonal variations in inhalable particulate matter (PM10) and associated elemental concentrations in Zonguldak, Turkey. In addition, source apportionment and human health risk assessment are also conducted. The elements present in PM2.5 and PM2.5-10 were analysed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). These elements included Cr, Mn, Ti, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Li, Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, Fe, V, Se, Sr, Cd, Sn, Sb, Cs, Ba, and Pb. The PM10 mass concentration exhibited an average value of 44.53 mu g m(- 3) during summer months, 105.85 mu g m(- 3) during winter, and 84.04 mu g m(- 3) on an annual basis. The maximum recorded concentration was 201.69 mu g m(- 3), which occurred during the winter period. The mean total elemental concentrations in PM10 were found to be 3.11 mu g m(- 3) in summer, 1.95 mu g m(- 3) in winter, and 2.36 mu g m(- 3) on an annual basis, with a maximum of 16.22 mu g m(- 3) recorded in winter. A total of seven primary sources, accounting for 84.01% of the total variance, were identified: crustal particles/marine aerosol, resuspended road dust, oil-coal combustion, iron-steel industry, traffic emissions-coal mining, thermal power plant fly ash, and non-exhaust traffic emissions. Cumulative increased lifetime cancer risks (ILCR) (3.62 x 10(- 5) +/- 2.31 x 10(- 4) for adults and 1.03 x 10(- 5) +/- 6.22 for children) and hazard indexs (HI) (1.08 +/- 5.40 for adults and 0.46 +/- 0.98 for children) indicated potential health concerns, particularly for adults.