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Kardzhali, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
44,071 Population 3,710/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
53°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
$11,124 median income, unemployment
Kardzhali experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Population Density3,710/sq mi
Coordinates41.6450°N, 25.3658°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

583 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 144 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 141 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 58 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 68 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 142 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 62 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 16 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 76 km
May 24, 2014 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.5 147 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 50 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 62 km
Jun 27, 2004 12 km WNW of Féres, Greece M4.3 97 km
Jul 12, 2013 19 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.3 149 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 98 km
Mar 5, 2002 22 km NNE of Samothráki, Greece M4.2 111 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 140 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 142 km
Jan 11, 2013 25 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.2 143 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 133 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Kardzhali has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.1").

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