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Simitli, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,729 Population 479/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 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
$11,124 median income, unemployment
Simitli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.4 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates41.8833°N, 23.1167°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

947 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 M6.1 119 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 149 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 86 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 73 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 135 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 71 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 75 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 149 km
Dec 21, 1990 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece M4.6 117 km
Oct 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia M4.6 138 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 77 km
Oct 29, 2003 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece M4.6 133 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 88 km
Feb 13, 1995 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece M4.6 135 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 144 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 64 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 46 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 90 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 80 km
Jul 6, 1998 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia M4.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Simitli has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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