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Weather & Climate in Zlatograd, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zlatograd experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3795°N, 25.0961°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
991 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 141 km | 14 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 139 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 75 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 141 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 149 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 140 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 124 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Zlatograd has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.2").