Poarta Albă, Romania

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,739 Population 174/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 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

Poarta Albă 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	59 ft (18 m)
Area	27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²)
Population Density	174/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2167°N, 28.4000°W
Timezone	Europe/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.01"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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	89 km
Apr 4, 2022	14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria	M4.6	142 km
Dec 3, 2012	14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria	M4.5	88 km
Oct 7, 2010	14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria	M4.4	144 km
Aug 16, 2017	1 km ENE of Ci?mele, Romania	M4.3	150 km
Sep 29, 1993	3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania	M4.1	107 km
Sep 30, 2013	2 km SW of Schela, Romania	M4.1	149 km
Sep 29, 2013	2 km ESE of Schela, Romania	M4.1	148 km
Feb 5, 2024	4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania	M4.0	119 km
Apr 21, 1993	7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria	M3.9	148 km
Aug 13, 2013	8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria	M3.9	142 km
Jan 18, 2005	1 km W of Malcoci, Romania	M3.8	109 km
Jul 15, 2015	13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria	M3.8	96 km
Jan 4, 2006	3 km NW of Maliuc, Romania	M3.7	121 km
Aug 20, 1995	1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania	M3.7	110 km
Feb 12, 2005	1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania	M3.6	123 km
Feb 6, 2006	4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania	M3.6	63 km
Apr 19, 1997	68 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria	M3.6	136 km
Apr 18, 2005	4 km NNE of Nuf?ru, Romania	M3.5	116 km
Apr 23, 2005	3 km N of Greci, Romania	M3.3	112 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	91 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
March	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
June	69°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
July	76°F (25°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)	1.3 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Poarta Albă has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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