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Petrila, Romania

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
25,234 Population 197/sq mi density
2,218 ft Elevation 676 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income, unemployment
Petrila has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Area127.8 sq mi (331.1 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates45.4500°N, 23.4167°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 42 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 101 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 40 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 48 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 150 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 46 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 49 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 48 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 46 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 43 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 117 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 123 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 43 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 122 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 77 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 117 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 56 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 54 km
Dec 18, 1991 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania M3.9 146 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Petrila has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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