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Piatra, Romania

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,319 Population 16/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
52°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
Piatra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area85.0 sq mi (220.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates44.4049°N, 28.5614°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 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 M5.0 107 km
Dec 3, 2012 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria M4.5 107 km
Mar 18, 2005 2 km SSE of Slobozia Conachi, Romania M4.4 143 km
Aug 16, 2017 1 km ENE of Ci?mele, Romania M4.3 133 km
Sep 29, 1993 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania M4.1 120 km
Sep 30, 2013 2 km SW of Schela, Romania M4.1 135 km
Sep 29, 2013 2 km ESE of Schela, Romania M4.1 133 km
Feb 5, 2024 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania M4.0 126 km
Jan 18, 2005 1 km W of Malcoci, Romania M3.8 85 km
Jul 15, 2015 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria M3.8 116 km
Jan 4, 2006 3 km NW of Maliuc, Romania M3.7 97 km
Aug 20, 1995 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania M3.7 93 km
Feb 6, 2006 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania M3.6 53 km
Feb 12, 2005 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania M3.6 134 km
Apr 18, 2005 4 km NNE of Nuf?ru, Romania M3.5 92 km
Apr 23, 2005 3 km N of Greci, Romania M3.3 94 km
Mar 5, 1994 1 km SW of Agighiol, Romania M3.1 73 km
Mar 25, 2006 4 km NW of Smârdan, Romania M3.0 111 km
Feb 4, 2006 15 km ENE of Suvorovo, Bulgaria M3.0 129 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km NW of Malcoci, Romania M2.9 88 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 4 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Piatra has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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