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Petroșani, Romania
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
636
Population
7/sq mi density
233 ft
Elevation
71 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
11°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
Petroșani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0146°N, 28.0522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Petroșani has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (1.1").