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Weather & Climate in Garmen, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garmen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6000°N, 23.8167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,048 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 143 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 89 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 103 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 98 km | 16 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 127 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 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 | 123 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Garmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and September the driest (1.2").