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Silistra, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,498 Population 2,812/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,556 median income, unemployment
Silistra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density2,812/sq mi
Coordinates44.1171°N, 27.2606°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 8, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 137 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 117 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 146 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 134 km
Oct 8, 2024 1 km N of Voetin, Romania M4.4 150 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 120 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 101 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 147 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 28 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 56 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 112 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 115 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 134 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 134 km
Aug 20, 1995 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania M3.7 137 km
Feb 12, 2005 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania M3.6 45 km
Feb 6, 2006 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania M3.6 94 km
Jun 12, 1990 13 km ENE of Slivo Pole, Bulgaria M3.3 73 km
Apr 23, 2005 3 km N of Greci, Romania M3.3 145 km
May 3, 2000 2 km NW of Lapo?, Romania M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in

Silistra has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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