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Weather & Climate in Bucium-Orlea, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bucium-Orlea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5833°N, 22.9667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania | M5.5 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 8 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1995 | 5 km W of Ghilad, Romania | M4.4 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1991 | 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania | M4.4 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 5 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in |
Bucium-Orlea has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.4").