Sandanski, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

23,334 Population 2,250/sq mi density
807 ft Elevation 246 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Sandanski experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density2,250/sq mi
Coordinates41.5667°N, 23.2833°E
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,055 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 103 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 123 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 56 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 114 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 49 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 56 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 145 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 113 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 114 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 54 km
Oct 29, 2003 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece M4.6 103 km
Feb 13, 1995 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece M4.6 107 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 140 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 115 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 124 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 116 km
Dec 21, 1990 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece M4.6 101 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 20 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 127 km
Jul 6, 1998 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia M4.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 129 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Driest
October 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in

Sandanski has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (1.2").

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