Sign In Register

Zărnești, Romania

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,926 Population 282/sq mi density
2,349 ft Elevation 716 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°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
Zărnești has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Area88.4 sq mi (229.0 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates45.5609°N, 25.3179°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

418 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 109 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 116 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 102 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 68 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 112 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 99 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 74 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 88 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 100 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 105 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 77 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 87 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 101 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 99 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 108 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 95 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 113 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 95 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 72 km
Oct 23, 1992 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania M4.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Zărnești has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").

View full weather details →