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Weather & Climate in Ruse, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 288 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 49.1 sq mi (127.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8487°N, 25.9534°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 79 km | 21 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 58 km | 24 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Apr 21, 1993 | 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Feb 7, 2009 | 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | Bulgaria | M3.8 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 2005 | 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania | M3.6 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 10 km WNW of Dryanovo, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 13 km ENE of Slivo Pole, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 36 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 2008 | 3 km SE of ?elaru, Romania | M3.2 | 84 km | 80 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 1 km NW of C?tina, Romania | M3.1 | 131 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Ruse has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").