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Burgas, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
210,646 Population 2,151/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Burgas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area97.9 sq mi (253.6 km²)
Population Density2,151/sq mi
Coordinates42.5065°N, 27.4689°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 4, 2022.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 144 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 80 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 65 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 142 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 63 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 124 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 119 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 77 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 136 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 146 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 110 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 107 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 101 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 77 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 101 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 68 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 65 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 131 km
May 12, 2007 14 km SSW of Sredets, Bulgaria M3.8 41 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 87 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 4 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Burgas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.3").

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