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Weather & Climate in Karlovo, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6333°N, 24.8000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
301 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 67 km | 27 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 139 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 65 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 142 km | 42 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Karlovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and October the driest (1.4").