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Weather & Climate in Călăraşi, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Călăraşi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 56.9 sq mi (147.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2051°N, 27.3136°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 5, 2009 | 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania | M4.8 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania | M4.5 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 4 km SE of Vintil? Vod?, Romania | M4.5 | 144 km | 101 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 1 km N of Voetin, Romania | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 1 km SSW of Borde?ti, Romania | M4.2 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 0 km NW of Bozioru, Romania | M4.2 | 147 km | 116 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania | M4.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 2 km SW of Schela, Romania | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2013 | 2 km ESE of Schela, Romania | M4.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania | M4.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1993 | 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 3 km NNW of Dedule?ti, Romania | M3.9 | 147 km | 52 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | Bulgaria | M3.8 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 137 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 4 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Călăraşi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (1.0").