Weather & Climate in Băniţa, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Băniţa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,480 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,480 ft (756 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4500°N, 23.2667°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 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 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | Romania | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 41 km | 11 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 65 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania | M4.0 | 50 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania | M4.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Băniţa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.5").