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Weather & Climate in Elena, Bulgaria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Elena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.6 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates42.9333°N, 25.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 91 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 127 km 27 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 63 km 10 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 139 km 10 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 131 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 138 km 10 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 113 km 4 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 113 km 10 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 138 km 10 km
Feb 21, 2018 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.4 129 km 12 km
Apr 18, 2016 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria M4.3 60 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2008 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria M4.2 40 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2017 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria M4.2 24 km 21 km
Aug 9, 2001 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.2 67 km 42 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 72 km 24 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 93 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria M4.2 27 km 10 km
May 12, 2008 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria M4.1 30 km 16 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 150 km 18 km
Jun 24, 2011 Bulgaria M4.1 91 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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