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Weather & Climate in Rila, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rila experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1263°N, 23.1328°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
778 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 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 97 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 147 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 88 km | 16 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 50 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 91 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Rila has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (1.2").