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March 24 Forecast for Bulgaria: Rain in the West, Sun Along the Coast
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On March 24, the weather across the country will be predominantly cloudy, with occasional rain showers expected in the western and northern regions. Temperatures will remain mild, ranging between 17°C and 22°C, with Sofia seeing highs of around 18°C. A light to moderate south-southwesterly wind will be present throughout the day.
Along the coast, conditions will be mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells. A moderate south-southwesterly wind will persist, keeping temperatures between 15°C and 18°C. The seawater temperature will be around 8°C.
In the mountains, cloud cover will dominate, accompanied by rain showers. Winds from the west-southwest will be moderate to strong. At an altitude of 1,200 meters, temperatures will reach around 14°C, while at 2,000 meters, they will be closer to 7°C.
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