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Lom, Bulgaria

Montana · Bulgaria

Lom is a small city in Montana, Bulgaria with a population of 18,593. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,593 Population 922/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$15,012 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,012 median income

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About Lom

Lom is a town in northwestern Bulgaria, part of Montana Province, situated on the right bank of the Danube, close to the estuary of the Lom River. It is the administrative centre of the eponymous Lom Municipality. The town is 162 km (101 mi) north of Sofia, 56 km (35 mi) southeast of Vidin, 50 km (31 mi) north of Montana, and 42 km (26 mi) west of Kozloduy. It is the second most important Bulgarian port on the Danube after Ruse.

People

Population18,593
Density922/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,012

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population18,593
Population Density922 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates43.8317°, 23.2379°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceMontana
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$15,012

About Lom

Lom is a small city in Bulgaria (Montana) with a population of 18,593. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Lom is $15,012, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 930 business establishments.

Income: Lom vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$15,012
80% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)930

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lom

Lom has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.3° 53.1
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.1° 52.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 1.7° / 13.8° 46.5
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 5.9° / 19.6° 43.9
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.6° 59.1
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.4° 57.7
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 16.4° / 31.1° 54.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.8° / 31.1° 46.5
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.4° 52.7
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18.3° 67.9
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 2.7° / 11° 47.3
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -2.3° / 5.6° 50.2
Lom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²)
Population Density922/sq mi
Coordinates43.8317°N, 23.2379°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 141 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 134 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 135 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 145 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 137 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 142 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 130 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 130 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 137 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 135 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 139 km
Jul 16, 2011 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia M4.4 147 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 140 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 139 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 115 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 137 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 114 km
Jun 9, 2016 6 km S of Turija, Serbia M4.2 147 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 99 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Lom has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Lom

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ПГХЗ Д. Менделеев - - - -
Професионална гимназия - - - -
ОУ Никола Първанов - - - -
СУ Димитър Маринов - - - -
ОУ Константин Фотинов - - - -
Дом за деца "Милосърдие" - - - -
ОУ Отец Паисий - - - -
ПУ д-р Петър Берон - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lom

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Lagoshevtsi ambient, folk MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bailesti Plain Museum
Casa Memorială Amza Pelea

Farmers Markets in Lom

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piață Agroalimentară de Cartier
Piata Desa
Piața Desa
Piața Poiana Mare
Общински пазар

Hotels in Lom

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moskwa
Дунав
Калето
Принцеса
Славянка
Трансимпекс

Restaurants in Lom

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doncafe
Бистро "Рибката"
Закусвалня "Дунавски вълни"
Механа Калето
Пицария
Принцеса

Theatres in Lom

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Амфитеатър
Театър Кръстьо Пишурка

Monuments in Lom

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

100 години от Чеганската епопея
Васил Левски
Кръстьо Пишурка
Никола Първанов
полк. Стефан Илиев

Veterinaries in Lom

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Медик Вет

Train Stations in Lom

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Лом
Сталийска махала
Трайково

Bus Stations in Lom

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Лом

Gas Stations in Lom

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #1143229769
BG #5786845090
Lukoil
Petrol
Лукойл

Banks in Lom

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Cooperative Bank
UniCredit Bulbank

Stadiums & Teams in Lom

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lom

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stara Planina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lom

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde Airfield-Small Airport
Borovan Airstrip-Small Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield-Small Airport
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Krivodol Airstrip-Small Airport
Medovnitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mihăița Airstrip-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Predeşti SkyFun Airfield-Small Airport
Sokolare Highway Strip-Small Airport
Vidin Smurdan Airfield-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lom

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Speedy
Speedy
Еконт
Лом

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lom

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Храм Св. Никола Нови
Храм Св. Никола-Стари

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Area
52.2 km² (20.1 mi²)
Postal Code
3600
Mayor
Tsvetan Petrov
Website
lom.bg/
Twinned With
Linz

🇧🇬 About Bulgaria

Capital Sofia
Population 7,000,039
Area 110,910 km²
GDP (USD) $102,199,231,385
GDP per capita $15,853
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 75.7 years
Internet users 80.4%
Urban population 73.7%
Currency BGN (Lev)
Languages Bulgarian
Calling code +359
TLD .bg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bulgaria

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова година
Jan 2 Currency change day Ден на валутната смяна
Mar 3 Liberation Day Ден на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робство
Apr 10 Good Friday Разпети петък
Apr 11 Holy Saturday Велика събота
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Великден
Apr 13 Easter Monday Велики понеделник
May 1 International Workers' Day Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност
May 6 Saint George's Day Гергьовден, ден на храбростта и Българската армия
May 25 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Ден на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост
Sep 7 Unification Day Ден на съединението
Sep 22 Independence Day Ден на независимостта на България
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Бъдни вечер
Dec 25 Christmas Day Рождество Христово
Dec 26 Second day of Christmas Рождество Христово

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lom

What is the population of Lom?

Lom has a population of 18,593 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 922 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.

Is Lom expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,012, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lom?

Lom has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lom?

There are 930 business establishments in the area.

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