Modelu, Romania

Full City Profile

58,211 Population 1,257/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Modelu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (120.0 km²)
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Coordinates44.1957°N, 27.3872°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 8, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M5.0 134 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania M4.8 147 km
Apr 4, 2022 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M4.6 124 km
Dec 6, 2009 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania M4.5 139 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 131 km
Mar 17, 2004 4 km SE of Vintil? Vod?, Romania M4.5 147 km
Oct 8, 2024 1 km N of Voetin, Romania M4.4 142 km
Oct 7, 2010 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria M4.4 127 km
May 14, 2004 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria M4.2 114 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 30 km
Sep 30, 2013 2 km SW of Schela, Romania M4.1 147 km
Sep 29, 2013 2 km ESE of Schela, Romania M4.1 148 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 53 km
Sep 1, 1991 3 km NNW of Dedule?ti, Romania M3.9 150 km
Apr 21, 1993 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria M3.9 123 km
Aug 13, 2013 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria M3.9 120 km
Feb 25, 2005 Bulgaria M3.8 146 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 132 km
Aug 20, 1995 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania M3.7 125 km
Feb 12, 2005 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania M3.6 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 4 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Modelu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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