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Weather & Climate in Sarnitsa, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarnitsa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 59°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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,986 ft (1,215 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7384°N, 24.0244°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
897 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 119 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 111 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 119 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 125 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Arnaía, Greece | M4.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 122 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 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 | 138 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Sarnitsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and September the driest (1.5").