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Weather & Climate in Polkovnik Zhelyazovo, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polkovnik Zhelyazovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4623°N, 25.6754°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
756 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 90 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 126 km | 9 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.5 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 41 km SW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 146 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Polkovnik Zhelyazovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.1").