Climate - Lovech (Bulgaria)

The climate of Lovech is continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
The city is located in north-central Bulgaria, in the plain north of the Balkan chain, the coldest in the country in winter. The city is prone to cold waves, but it is also prone to foehn-like winds that descend from the mountains and that can lead to sudden increases in temperature.
Winter is cold and gray, with snowfalls and frosts, although there are also some quite mild periods. Sometimes fog can form.
During cold spells, which occur every year or so, the temperature drops to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The coldest record is -24.6 °C (-12.3 °F) and was set in January 1969. From 2001 to 2020, the extreme minimum was -20 °C (-4 °F), recorded in January 2012.
Summer is hot and sunny, although nights are usually cool, moreover, thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon.
The city is particularly exposed to heat waves. In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 37 °C (98.5 °F). The record heat is 43.3 °C (109.9 °F), recorded in July 2000. The temperature also reached 43 °C (109.5 °F) in July 2007, 41.5 °C (106.5 °F) in July 2012 and 40.5 °C (105 °F) in July 2017.

Best Time

The best times to visit Lovech are spring and autumn, namely from mid-May to mid-June, a period when some afternoon thunderstorms must be put into account, and from mid-September to mid-October, a period a bit cooler but also drier. In summer, the heat is sometimes bearable, while at other times, especially in July and August, it can be intense.

Lovech - Climate data

In Lovech, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Lovech, precipitation amounts to 680 millimeters (26.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest months (February, November) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest ones (June, July) Here is the average precipitation.
In Lovech, there are on average around 2325 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Lovech - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Lovech is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.8 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) and a maximum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13 °C (8.5 °F). However, it dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In February, the weather in Lovech is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.9 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -1.8 °C (28.8 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.7 °C (-3.5 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Lovech is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.4 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (35.9 °F) and a maximum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.8 °C (5.4 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) in March 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In April, the weather in Lovech is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -2.9 °C (26.8 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In May, the weather in Lovech is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in May 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.

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In June, the weather in Lovech is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In July, the weather in Lovech is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in July 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 43.3 °C (109.9 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Lovech is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.

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In September, the weather in Lovech is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in September 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 39.1 °C (102.4 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In October, the weather in Lovech is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in October 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Lovech is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.3 °F) and a maximum of 11.5 °C (52.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.8 °C (3.6 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.5 °C (83.3 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In December, the weather in Lovech is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.1 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1.8 °C (28.8 °F) and a maximum of 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.