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Weather & Climate in Petrich, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petrich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 31.1 sq mi (80.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3985°N, 23.2070°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,092 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 | 88 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 43 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 34 km | 12 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 42 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 83 km | 25 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 22 km ENE of Leptokaryá, Greece | M4.6 | 145 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece | M4.6 | 135 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 116 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Petrich has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.1").