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Weather & Climate in Chepelare, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chepelare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,812 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,812 ft (1,162 m) |
| Area | 28.5 sq mi (73.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7333°N, 24.6833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
623 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 39 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 54 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2007 | 4 km WSW of Palaiokómi, Greece | M4.3 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Féres, Greece | M4.3 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | 22 km NNE of Samothráki, Greece | M4.2 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 11 km W of Néa Vrasná, Greece | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Mikrópolis, Greece | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 127 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Chepelare has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and September the driest (1.6").