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Shipka, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,604 Population 109/sq mi density
2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income, unemployment
Shipka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates42.7117°N, 25.3353°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 7, 2023.

Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 51 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 82 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 113 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 97 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 85 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 73 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 65 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 84 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 62 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 42 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 23 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 62 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 120 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 99 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 58 km
Aug 21, 2010 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.1 78 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 97 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 141 km
Aug 14, 1996 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria M4.1 76 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Shipka has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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