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Weather & Climate in Craiova, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Craiova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 280 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 48.7 sq mi (126.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3167°N, 23.8000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 96 km | 11 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania | M4.0 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1999 | 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania | M3.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 14 km SE of Dubova, Romania | M3.8 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania | M3.7 | 105 km | 23 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania | M3.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 1991 | 3 km NNE of Tople?, Romania | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 7 km NNW of Bâlta, Romania | M3.4 | 112 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Craiova has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.3").