July Record Hot in Bulgaria in Century, Scorcher Stays in Aug

A file photo from Sofia Photo Agency shows Bulgarians looking for rescue from the weeks-long scorching heat.

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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