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Weather & Climate in Shumen, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shumen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2706°N, 26.9229°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 5, 2009 | 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 8 km NNE of Yambol, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 85 km | 42 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 91 km | 21 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 18 km SE of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Bulgaria | M4.1 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 14 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jan 20, 2006 | 11 km WNW of Straldzha, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 11 km N of Topolovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 49 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 4 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Shumen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.5").