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Weather & Climate in Belitsa, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belitsa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,005 ft (916 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9508°N, 23.5583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
774 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 | 149 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 96 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 112 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jan 1, 2018 | 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.4 | 102 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 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in |
Belitsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.4").