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Weather & Climate in Dospat, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dospat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°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 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,006 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6446°N, 24.1586°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
908 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 126 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 126 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 76 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 4 km W of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Arnaía, Greece | M4.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 129 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Dospat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.3").