Peshtera, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

12,452 Population 357/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Peshtera experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates42.0337°N, 24.3000°E
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

584 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 129 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 148 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 84 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 51 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 45 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 109 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 124 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 122 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 117 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 72 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 53 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 119 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 132 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 46 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 129 km
Jan 2, 2018 0 km SSW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.3 149 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 96 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 143 km
Jun 25, 2007 4 km WSW of Palaiokómi, Greece M4.3 136 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Peshtera has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.4").

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