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Stara Kresna, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,586 Population 485/sq mi density
1,841 ft Elevation 561 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°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
Stara Kresna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,841 ft (561 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates41.8000°N, 23.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.44"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,020 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 M6.1 115 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 96 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 68 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 141 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 142 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 64 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 70 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 140 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 145 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 87 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 97 km
Oct 29, 2003 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece M4.6 125 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 61 km
Oct 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia M4.6 147 km
Feb 13, 1995 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece M4.6 127 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 140 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 143 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 142 km
Dec 21, 1990 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece M4.6 113 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 37 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 5 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Stara Kresna has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.3").

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