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Pliska, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,263 Population 80/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,404 median income, unemployment
Pliska experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates43.3667°N, 27.1167°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 M5.0 128 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 47 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 98 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 124 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 50 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 143 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 148 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 102 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 58 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 112 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 108 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 138 km
Jul 9, 2013 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 145 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 106 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 97 km
Jan 20, 2006 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria M4.0 94 km
Apr 2, 2015 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 146 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 136 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 41 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 40 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 4 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Pliska has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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