Weather and climate in Dimitrovgrad (Serbia)

The climate of Dimitrovgrad is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in south-eastern Serbia, near the border with Bulgaria, in a valley at an altitude of 500 meters (1,650 feet).
Winter is cold and gray, with snowfalls and frosts, although there are also some quite mild periods. Sometimes fog can form. On average, there are 39 days with snowfall per year, and 53 days with snow-covered ground, of which one day out of two in January.
During cold spells, which occur every year or so, the temperature drops to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The lowest record is -29.3 °C (-20.7 °F), recorded in January 1963.
Summer is hot and sunny, although thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon. The temperature range is high, so it can be cool, or even a little cold, at night, while during the day it can be very hot. The highest record is 41.4 °C (107 °F), recorded in July 2007.

Best Time

In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the best times to visit Dimitrovgrad are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.

Dimitrovgrad - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.0 °C (32.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 665 millimeters (26.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (February) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2085 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Dimitrovgrad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of 0.0 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) and a maximum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14.5 °C (5.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.7 °C (-7.1 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.9 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -3 °C (26.5 °F) and a maximum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12.5 °C (9.5 °F). However, it dropped to -23.5 °C (-10.3 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.0 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) and a maximum of 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 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 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.2 °C (17.2 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.

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May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in June 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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July is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.9 °C (40.8 °F) in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.

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September is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.2 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in October 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 6.7 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) and a maximum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -13.5 °C (7.7 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.3 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.2 °F) and a maximum of 5.2 °C (41.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10.5 °F). However, it dropped to -16.7 °C (1.9 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.