Vacha Reservoir
Reservoir Reservoir in Smolyan Province, Bulgaria
A reservoir in Bulgaria’s Rhodope foothills, Vacha Reservoir supplies water and hydropower and offers shoreline fishing, boating and mountain hiking routes nearby.
Vacha Reservoir is an artificial lake in the Rhodope Mountains of Smolyan Province, Bulgaria, formed by damming the Vacha River. The reservoir sits in a forested, mountainous landscape and functions as a water storage and hydroelectric resource.
The shoreline and surrounding slopes are forested and offer scenic viewpoints; activities in the area include limited recreational boating and fishing where permitted.
The reservoir and dam are part of regional water and energy infrastructure.
Vacha Reservoir is located in the central Rhodope range in Smolyan Province, accessible from nearby mountain towns in southern Bulgaria.
- Uses: The reservoir lies in a mountainous, forested setting in the central Rhodope Mountains and is used for hydropower and regional water supply.
What to See #
- Vacha Dam: A concrete dam structure that impounds the Vacha River to form the reservoir and supports hydropower generation and water regulation for the region.
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Weather & Climate near Vacha Reservoir #
Vacha Reservoir's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (587 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
