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Weather & Climate in Rakitovo, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rakitovo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,674 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Area | 45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9901°N, 24.0873°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
612 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 130 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 68 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 106 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 120 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jan 1, 2018 | 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Rakitovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (1.5").