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Weather & Climate in Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gabrovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 90.3 sq mi (233.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8742°N, 25.3182°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
226 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 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 91 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 105 km | 42 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Bulgaria | M4.1 | 111 km | 0 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 62 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Gabrovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.5").