Climate profileBulgaria
Pirin National Park
- Annual mean
- 10.1 °C
- Warmest month
- August
- Wettest month
- December
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,373 m source elevationNASA POWER
Detailed twelve-month climatology records including temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind averages.
Rila National Park Monthly Climate Normals, Representative Annual Atmospheric Patterns
Review established monthly climate normals for Rila National Park, derived from standardized 1991 to 2020 NASA POWER datasets. These records provide a consistent look at average monthly temperature, daily precipitation, wind speed, relative humidity, and daylight duration at a representative coordinate. This profile focuses strictly on long-term statistical trends rather than current weather or site-wide conditions, allowing for accurate comparison of climatic shifts through the calendar year.
Annual climate pattern
Mapping historical climate normals to compare thermal shifts and average daily precipitation
Rila National Park Annual Climate Patterns and Monthly Temperature Ranges
Historical records from a representative elevation of 1373.01 meters show monthly mean temperatures shifting from a winter low of -4.08 °C in January to a summer peak of 17.12 °C in August. Average daily precipitation ranges from 1.4 millimeters per day in August to 2.28 millimeters per day in June, providing a baseline of long-term climatology across the annual cycle.
- Annual mean
- 6.5 °C
- Warmest month
- August
- Coolest month
- January
- Wettest month
- June
Twelve-month climate
Compare average temperature, daily precipitation, wind, and calculated daylight across twelve months.
Rila National Park Weather by Month: Twelve Month Climate Comparison
Evaluating the calendar year using twelve distinct monthly records provides a comprehensive climatological baseline for Rila National Park at a representative elevation of 1373 meters. Comparing average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours reveals the long term patterns of the mountain reserve.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.1 °C-17.5° to 7.7° | 1.6 mm/day | 89% | 2.4 m/s | 9.3 hours |
| February | -2.9 °C-15.3° to 9.9° | 1.7 mm/day | 87.1% | 2.6 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| March | 0.4 °C-11.2° to 14.5° | 1.8 mm/day | 82.7% | 2.6 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| April | 5.1 °C-6.3° to 17.8° | 2 mm/day | 78.2% | 2.3 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| May | 10.4 °C-0.3° to 22.3° | 2.2 mm/day | 75.5% | 2 m/s | 14.4 hours |
| June | 14.6 °C3.1° to 26.6° | 2.3 mm/day | 70.2% | 1.8 m/s | 15 hours |
| July | 17 °C5.7° to 29.6° | 1.8 mm/day | 63.4% | 1.8 m/s | 14.7 hours |
| August | 17.1 °C6.1° to 29.4° | 1.4 mm/day | 61% | 1.8 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| September | 12.6 °C1.2° to 26.1° | 1.5 mm/day | 66.5% | 1.9 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 7.7 °C-4.4° to 22.2° | 1.5 mm/day | 75.3% | 2 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| November | 2.6 °C-8.8° to 16.4° | 1.5 mm/day | 82.2% | 2.2 m/s | 9.6 hours |
| December | -2.4 °C-14.9° to 9.2° | 1.9 mm/day | 87.3% | 2.4 m/s | 9 hours |
Compare two months
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
- Mean temperature
- January: -4.1 °C
- August: 17.1 °C
- Change from January to August: +21.2 °C
- Precipitation
- January: 1.6 mm/day
- August: 1.4 mm/day
- Change from January to August: -0.2 mm/day
- Daylight
- January: 9.3 hours
- August: 13.7 hours
- Change from January to August: +4.3 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months in Rila National Park using long-term averages
Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Seasonal Contrasts in Rila National Park
Long-term climatological statistics from a representative coordinate reveal how temperature, daily precipitation, wind speed, and daylight duration vary across the annual cycle. Comparative highlights isolate the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months using thirty-year averages, representing regional patterns rather than extreme weather records or localized conditions.
- Warmest month
- August17.1 °C
- Coolest month
- January-4.1 °C
- Wettest month
- June2.3 mm/day
- Driest month
- August1.4 mm/day
- Most humid month
- January89%
- Windiest month
- March2.6 m/s
- Longest daylight
- June15 hours
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Compare Rila National Park Climate Profiles with Other National Parks
Transitioning from Rila National Park to other regional and national park profiles allows for a broader assessment of regional atmospheric trends. Standardized metrics covering historical monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight patterns expose the unique geographic factors defining each protected landscape.
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- Warmest month
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- Wettest month
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