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Alfatar, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,916 Population 47/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,556 median income, unemployment
Alfatar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area40.7 sq mi (105.4 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates43.9469°N, 27.2859°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 126 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 98 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 123 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 101 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 148 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 89 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 137 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 46 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 74 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 93 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 96 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 122 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 118 km
Feb 6, 2006 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania M3.6 107 km
Feb 12, 2005 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania M3.6 61 km
Aug 26, 1993 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M3.5 143 km
Jan 25, 1991 7 km NE of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M3.4 139 km
Jul 23, 1994 22 km E of Byala, Bulgaria M3.4 140 km
Jun 12, 1990 13 km ENE of Slivo Pole, Bulgaria M3.3 74 km
Nov 13, 1995 9 km E of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M3.2 146 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
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Alfatar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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