Sun, Rain, and Everything in Between: Bulgaria's Weather This Week
As the new week unfolds, Bulgarians are greeted with the promise of sunny skies and rising temperatures, courtesy of a southerly wind ushering in a welcome warmth
The average monthly temperature in Bulgaria in July 2012 is the highest ever since there are meteorology measurements in the country – 100 years and 120 years in the capital Sofia.
The weather people's account in the last day of July is that the month has been unique regarding temperatures and warmer by an average for the country of about 4.5 degrees Celsius. At some locations, such as the central city of Veliko Tarnovo, the temperature has been with 6C higher.
In addition to the heat wave, July 2012 has been marked by a dry spell. Precipitations everywhere, except the northwest, have been 20% of the ones typical for this time of the year.
According to the forecast, issued by the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, August will be hot and dry as well with the average monthly temperatures higher than the norm, and with the average precipitations below the usual amount.
The mercury will climb regularly to 30-35C while the minimums could be as low as 10-15C.
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Over the next 24 hours, a cold front will move across the country, bringing mostly cloudy skies and widespread rain
During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
Tomorrow, Bulgarians can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds as they step out into the springtime air
Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
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