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Weather & Climate in Peshtera, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peshtera experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0337°N, 24.3000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
584 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 122 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 72 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 46 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 0 km SSW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2007 | 4 km WSW of Palaiokómi, Greece | M4.3 | 136 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Peshtera has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.4").