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Weather & Climate in Kresna, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kresna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 21.8 sq mi (56.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7333°N, 23.1500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,055 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 | 108 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 60 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 56 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 62 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 89 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Kresna has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (1.4").