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Weather & Climate in Vratsa, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vratsa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (148.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2105°N, 23.5631°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
225 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 78 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 36 km | 11 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 143 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 8 km ESE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 9 km NE of Simitli, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 10 km SW of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | M4.0 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Razlog, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 5 km SSE of Rila, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2009 | 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 144 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in |
Vratsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.3").