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Weather & Climate in Pernik, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pernik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5967°N, 23.0332°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
560 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 8 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 147 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 149 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 4 km | 7 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 11 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 6 km | 14 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia | M4.4 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Ranilug, Kosovo | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Ranilug, Kosovo | M4.3 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 0 km SW of ?????????, North Macedonia | M4.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in |
Pernik has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.3").