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Weather & Climate in Chirpan, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chirpan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2000°N, 25.3333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
313 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 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 20 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 106 km | 42 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Bulgaria | M4.1 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Apr 6, 2002 | 5 km SW of Sadovo, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
Chirpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (1.4").