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Weather & Climate in Rudozem, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rudozem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,274 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4875°N, 24.8495°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
908 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 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 62 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 69 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 41 km SW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Arnaía, Greece | M4.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 5 km ENE of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 136 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 141 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Rudozem has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.3").