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Velingrad, Bulgaria

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,286 Population 420/sq mi density
2,461 ft Elevation 750 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°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
Velingrad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Area48.3 sq mi (125.0 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates42.0275°N, 23.9916°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

623 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 109 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 133 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 127 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 134 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 108 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 76 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 101 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 70 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 133 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 104 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 130 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 97 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 112 km
Dec 16, 1993 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria M4.5 98 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 97 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 77 km
Jan 1, 2018 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.4 132 km
Feb 28, 2016 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia M4.4 107 km
May 24, 2009 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia M4.4 135 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Velingrad has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and October the driest (1.6").

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