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Polkovnik Zhelyazovo, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
559 Population 614/sq mi density
899 ft Elevation 274 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
Polkovnik Zhelyazovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density614/sq mi
Coordinates41.4623°N, 25.6754°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

756 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2024.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 133 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 117 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 122 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 115 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 122 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 125 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 141 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 140 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 94 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 90 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 95 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 144 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 29 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 131 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 126 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 108 km
May 24, 2014 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.5 120 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 79 km
Apr 25, 2012 41 km SW of Kamariótissa, Greece M4.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 146 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 108 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Polkovnik Zhelyazovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.1").

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