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Weather & Climate in Elin Pelin, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elin Pelin 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 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6667°N, 23.6000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
429 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 52 km | 15 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 42 km | 14 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 35 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Elin Pelin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.4").