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Weather & Climate in Bansko, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bansko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8361°N, 23.4875°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
953 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 88 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 82 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 120 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 83 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 103 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Bansko has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and September the driest (1.5").