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Peștera, Romania

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
682 Population 9/sq mi density
3,615 ft Elevation 1,102 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$12,528 median income, unemployment
Peștera has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,615 ft (1,102 m)
Area76.3 sq mi (197.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates45.5078°N, 25.2798°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

417 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 114 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 121 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 106 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 71 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 103 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 116 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 77 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 104 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 109 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 92 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 80 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 105 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 91 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 112 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 103 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 98 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 99 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 116 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 118 km
Sep 27, 2004 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Peștera has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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