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Weather & Climate in Pleven, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pleven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°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 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4179°N, 24.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 45 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Apr 6, 2002 | 5 km SW of Sadovo, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2009 | 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Apr 6, 2002 | 8 km SE of Plovdiv, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 3 km SW of Anton, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 9 km NW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Buhovo, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Nov 29, 1994 | 6 km N of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1991 | 9 km NE of Samokov, Bulgaria | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M3.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Lesichovo, Bulgaria | M3.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Pleven has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (1.4").