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Weather & Climate in Smolyan, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Smolyan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 52.0 sq mi (134.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5744°N, 24.7120°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
774 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 54 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 41 km SW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 4 km NNE of Arnaía, Greece | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 9 km NE of Sušica, North Macedonia | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 5 km ENE of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km NNW of Arnaía, Greece | M4.4 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.4 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 54 km | 12 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 |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in |
Smolyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (1.5").