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Weather & Climate in Samokov, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samokov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 49.8 sq mi (129.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3386°N, 23.5581°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
561 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| 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 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 132 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 116 km | 27 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 127 km | 16 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 48 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 132 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2018 | 8 km SSE of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 10 km N of Star Dojran, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 112 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Samokov has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.4").