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Weather & Climate in Alțâna, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alțâna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9333°N, 24.4667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 143 km | 156 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 146 km | 133 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 147 km | 154 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 146 km | 142 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.7 | 147 km | 127 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania | M4.7 | 103 km | 22 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania | M4.7 | 149 km | 149 km |
| Nov 14, 1999 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 145 km | 136 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.6 | 144 km | 113 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 145 km | 150 km |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.5 | 145 km | 135 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.5 | 150 km | 140 km |
| Oct 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania | M4.5 | 148 km | 161 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Alțâna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").