Smolyan
Bulgaria
This highland town in Bulgaria's central Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan sits along the narrow valley of the Cherna and Byala rivers and holds the distinction of being the highest-elevation provincial capital in the country. Its compact centre has a concentration of cafés, restaurants, and churches, while the popular ski resort of Pamporovo lies close by. Formed in 1960 from the merger of several villages, the town serves as a base for mountain access year-round.
- Population30,689
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.5 km1.6 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
-2°28°
75mm2.9in
F
-1°30°
75mm3.0in
M
2°36°
100mm3.9in
A
7°44°
105mm4.1in
M
12°53°
135mm5.3in
J
16°60°
140mm5.5in
J
18°64°
110mm4.3in
A
18°64°
70mm2.7in
S
14°57°
65mm2.6in
O
9°48°
70mm2.8in
N
4°39°
75mm3.0in
D
0°31°
95mm3.8in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗