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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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8000°N, 25.2667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
421 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 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 31 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Féres, Greece | M4.3 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | 22 km NNE of Samothráki, Greece | M4.2 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Mikrópolis, Greece | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Bulgaria | M4.1 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 95 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Gabrovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (1.3").