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Weather & Climate in Nova Zagora, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nova Zagora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4833°N, 26.0167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 104 km | 27 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 43 km | 42 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Bulgaria | M4.1 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 18 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Nova Zagora has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.5").