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A hot and sunny Wednesday is in store across Bulgaria, with temperatures climbing significantly in many parts of the country. The day will be dominated by sunshine and a light to moderate breeze coming from the north to northwest. Daytime highs will range between 34 and 39 degrees Celsius, while Sofia will see slightly lower temperatures, hovering around 32°C.
Along the Black Sea coast, the weather will also be sunny and pleasant. Winds will blow from the east to southeast at light to moderate strength. Temperatures in the coastal areas are expected to reach between 28 and 32 degrees Celsius. The sea water will be warm, ranging from 21 to 24 degrees, and wave heights will remain low—between 1 and 2 on the Douglas scale, ensuring calm conditions for beachgoers.
In the mountain regions, the sunny weather continues. A light to moderate wind will blow from the north and northwest. At 1,200 meters elevation, the temperature is expected to rise to around 29 degrees Celsius, while at 2,000 meters it will be noticeably cooler, around 20°C.
Source: National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Wednesday, February 11, will bring varied weather conditions across the country.
Winter conditions are set to reassert themselves across Bulgaria on Tuesday, February 10, with colder air continuing to spread over the country, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Cloud cover will increase across the country on Monday, February 9, marking the start of a colder and wetter day. Morning temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees, with around 2 degrees expected in Sofia.
This weekend, cloud cover across Bulgaria will vary but will generally be more extensive. Precipitation is expected, with Saturday seeing only light rainfall in isolated areas, while Sunday will bring heavier showers, particularly in Southern Bulgaria.
On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see mild
Bulgaria is bracing for dangerous weather as significant rainfall and icy conditions are expected over the coming days
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