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Weather & Climate in Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kardzhali experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6450°N, 25.3658°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
583 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 58 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 16 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 50 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Féres, Greece | M4.3 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 19 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | 22 km NNE of Samothráki, Greece | M4.2 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 25 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 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 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Kardzhali has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.1").