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Weather & Climate in Sandanski, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandanski experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5667°N, 23.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,055 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 | 103 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 56 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 49 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 145 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 105 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 129 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in |
Sandanski has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (1.2").