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Weather & Climate in Chavdar, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chavdar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,939 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m) |
| Area | 27.3 sq mi (70.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6500°N, 24.0500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
409 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 98 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 94 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 105 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Chavdar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.5").