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Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
93,151 Population 1,699/sq mi density
778 ft Elevation 237 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Râmnicu Vâlcea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area54.8 sq mi (142.0 km²)
Population Density1,699/sq mi
Coordinates45.1000°N, 24.3667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 92 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 148 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 93 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 96 km
May 23, 1993 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania M4.7 94 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 130 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 65 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 101 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 97 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 127 km
Oct 25, 1995 11 km S of Crivina, Romania M4.3 135 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 88 km
Mar 19, 2020 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania M4.3 84 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 42 km
Sep 7, 2019 Romania M4.1 144 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 144 km
Mar 29, 2014 3 km N of Corbu, Romania M4.1 150 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 103 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 106 km
Jan 28, 1995 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania M3.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Râmnicu Vâlcea has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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