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Weather & Climate in Stara Kresna, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stara Kresna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,841 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,841 ft (561 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8000°N, 23.1833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,020 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 | 115 km | 13 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 68 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 64 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 70 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 145 km | 27 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 61 km | 16 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 143 km | 23 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1993 | 12 km N of Kolarovo, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Stara Kresna has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.3").