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Weather & Climate in Silistra, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silistra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1171°N, 27.2606°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania | M4.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 1 km N of Voetin, Romania | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 101 km | 24 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania | M4.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Apr 21, 1993 | 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | Bulgaria | M3.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania | M3.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2005 | 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania | M3.6 | 45 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania | M3.6 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 13 km ENE of Slivo Pole, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 73 km | 20 km |
| Apr 23, 2005 | 3 km N of Greci, Romania | M3.3 | 145 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2000 | 2 km NW of Lapo?, Romania | M3.1 | 136 km | 100 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 (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Silistra has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (1.1").