Location & Surroundings
Kostenets is a resort in Sofia, Bulgaria, at 928 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ihtiman, 21 km to the north. The national capital Sofia is 63 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 59 km away.
Also known as: Костенец · Georgi Dimitrov · Letovishte Kostenets · Letovishte Georgi Dimitrov · Kostenets Banya
Basic Data
- Type resort (RSRT)
- a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
Geography
-
Coordinates
42° 15' 0" N, 23° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 928 m
- Timezone Europe/Sofia
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lev (BGN)
- Phone Prefix +359
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:28
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 19:03
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
bg
Костенец
Weather in Kostenets
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kostenets, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 16.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,032.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 207 | 49 | 1,032.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.6 | 0.8 | 130 | 31 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 3.4 | 74 | 16 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 619.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.1 | 2.7 | 216 | 28 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 222.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.3 | 2.5 | 227 | 31 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 0.6 | 272 | 27 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 2.8 | 60 | 16 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 2.6 | 223 | 29 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 217.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.5 | 2.4 | 225 | 26 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 0.8 | 268 | 25 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 27.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 3.1 | 54 | 14 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 608.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 2.6 | 220 | 27 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 213.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.9 | 2.4 | 224 | 27 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kostenets?
Now 4.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 16.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Kostenets today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 19:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Kostenets?
Local time is 14:28. Time zone: Europe/Sofia (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kostenets?
Kostenets is a resort.
What is the elevation of Kostenets?
DEM 928 m.
Where is Kostenets located?
It is at 42.25000, 23.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kostenets in?
It is in Bulgaria.