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Weather & Climate in Pirdop, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pirdop has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7000°N, 24.1833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
375 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 100 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 107 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 119 km | 2 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 119 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Pirdop has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.5").