Location & Surroundings
Iskra is a settlement in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, at 508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dryanovo, 3 km to the north. The national capital Sofia is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gorna Orechovista, 29 km away.
Also known as: Искра · Chekaltŭ · Tschakalite · Chakalite
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 57' 0" N, 25° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 508 m
- Timezone Europe/Sofia
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lev (BGN)
- Phone Prefix +359
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:34
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 19:03
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
bg
Искра
Weather in Iskra
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Iskra, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 19.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,030.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.5 | 1.8 | 346 | 61 | 1,030.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 4.8 | 37 | 34 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 564.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.4 | 1.0 | 7 | 49 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 200.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 1.1 | 243 | 58 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.9 | 1.6 | 313 | 54 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 4.8 | 21 | 37 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 577.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 1.7 | 357 | 56 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 180.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.8 | 2.2 | 277 | 67 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.4 | 2.2 | 323 | 53 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 5.8 | 23 | 34 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 547.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.8 | 1.1 | 328 | 49 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 190.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 1.0 | 244 | 57 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.8 | 1.0 | 301 | 50 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 29.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Iskra?
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 19.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Iskra today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 19:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Iskra?
Local time is 15:34. Time zone: Europe/Sofia (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Iskra?
Iskra is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Iskra?
DEM 508 m.
Where is Iskra located?
It is at 42.95000, 25.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Iskra in?
It is in Bulgaria.