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Shumen, Bulgaria
Full City Profile
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
72,342
Population
1,374/sq mi density
778 ft
Elevation
237 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°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
Shumen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2706°N, 26.9229°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 4 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Shumen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.5").