Palazu Mare, Romania

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,714 Population 90/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$20,412 median income, unemployment

Palazu Mare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	41.4 sq mi (107.3 km²)
Population Density	90/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2290°N, 28.6011°W
Timezone	Europe/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.89"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 5, 2024.

Aug 5, 2009	16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria	M5.0	87 km
Dec 3, 2012	14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria	M4.5	87 km
Sep 29, 1993	3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania	M4.1	123 km
Feb 5, 2024	4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania	M4.0	133 km
Jul 15, 2015	13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria	M3.8	96 km
Jan 18, 2005	1 km W of Malcoci, Romania	M3.8	104 km
Aug 20, 1995	1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania	M3.7	113 km
Jan 4, 2006	3 km NW of Maliuc, Romania	M3.7	114 km
Feb 6, 2006	4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania	M3.6	70 km
Feb 12, 2005	1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania	M3.6	139 km
Apr 19, 1997	68 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria	M3.6	131 km
Apr 18, 2005	4 km NNE of Nuf?ru, Romania	M3.5	109 km
Apr 23, 2005	3 km N of Greci, Romania	M3.3	114 km
Mar 5, 1994	1 km SW of Agighiol, Romania	M3.1	91 km
Mar 25, 2006	4 km NW of Smârdan, Romania	M3.0	131 km
Feb 4, 2006	15 km ENE of Suvorovo, Bulgaria	M3.0	115 km
Feb 15, 2005	3 km NW of Malcoci, Romania	M2.9	106 km
Jan 24, 2005	0 km E of Valea Nucarilor, Romania	M2.7	93 km
Jun 20, 2007	91 km SSE of Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania	M2.5	114 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	93 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
April	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.6 in
June	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
July	76°F (25°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.2 in

Palazu Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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