Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

59,166 Population 5,044/sq mi density

679 ft Elevation 207 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°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

Veliko Tŭrnovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Area	11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²)
Population Density	5,044/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0812°N, 25.6290°W
Timezone	Europe/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 3.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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	97 km
Apr 5, 2002	4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria	M4.7	130 km
Aug 13, 2001	13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria	M4.6	89 km
Jun 7, 2023	Bulgaria	M4.6	132 km
May 1, 2020	6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria	M4.5	112 km
Nov 23, 1999	5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria	M4.5	119 km
Feb 21, 2018	3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria	M4.4	131 km
Apr 18, 2016	10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria	M4.3	81 km
Jan 3, 2017	8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria	M4.2	17 km
Aug 9, 2001	8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria	M4.2	94 km
May 14, 2004	12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria	M4.2	76 km
Aug 24, 1992	13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria	M4.2	87 km
Apr 15, 2008	6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria	M4.2	26 km
Feb 5, 2015	12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria	M4.2	52 km
Jun 24, 2011	Bulgaria	M4.1	115 km
Jul 9, 2013	14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria	M4.1	111 km
Aug 21, 2010	18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria	M4.1	92 km
Jun 24, 2014	4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania	M4.1	124 km
May 12, 2008	4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria	M4.1	29 km
Aug 14, 1996	12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria	M4.1	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
June	69°F (21°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
December	35°F (1°C)	1.7 in

Veliko Tŭrnovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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