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Rakitovo, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,376 Population 185/sq mi density
2,674 ft Elevation 815 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°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
Rakitovo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates41.9901°N, 24.0873°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

612 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 M5.6 117 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 137 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 130 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 138 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 102 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 68 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 63 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 110 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 125 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 135 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 113 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 106 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 120 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 71 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 89 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 102 km
May 24, 2009 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia M4.4 139 km
Jan 1, 2018 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.4 135 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 64 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Rakitovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (1.5").

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