climate. The average annual temperature is 10.2 C. During the year the warmest
month is July with an average value of 20.0 C. Coldest month is January with an
average of -0.3 C. The average annual temperature hesitation is 20.30 C.
Compared to the surrounding areas; Kriva Palanka area gets significant
rainfalls. This is due to the higher altitude which represents a natural water
vapor condenser, which is carried by the western and southern winds. The
average date of first snow cover in this area is November 30. The areas over
1700 metersabove sea levelhave quite low mean annual
temperatures, therefore the peaks of Ruen and Carev Vrv are under snow cover
from October until early June. Ruen remains under snow even in July.