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Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
329,489 Population 8,367/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 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
$11,556 median income, unemployment
Plovdiv experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area39.4 sq mi (102.0 km²)
Population Density8,367/sq mi
Coordinates42.1539°N, 24.7500°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.36"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

456 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 44 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 18 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 150 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 15 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 82 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 36 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 14 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 144 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 15 km
May 22, 2016 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria M4.3 136 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 104 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 124 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 42 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 144 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 141 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 100 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 143 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 53 km
Jul 27, 2013 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.1 131 km
Mar 24, 2008 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in

Plovdiv has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.3").

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