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Weather & Climate in Făgăraș, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Făgăraș experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°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 33.2 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8500°N, 24.9667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
392 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| May 30, 1990 | 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania | M7.0 | 132 km | 89 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania | M6.3 | 140 km | 88 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.6 | 128 km | 92 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 104 km | 156 km |
| Oct 6, 2013 | 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.3 | 126 km | 127 km |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 2 km W of Spulber, Romania | M5.3 | 138 km | 129 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 107 km | 154 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 116 km | 149 km |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 129 km | 101 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 114 km | 142 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 126 km | 133 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 106 km | 133 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 133 km | 137 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 125 km | 136 km |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 135 km | 139 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.9 | 124 km | 140 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania | M4.9 | 141 km | 113 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.9 | 126 km | 107 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania | M4.8 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 106 km | 142 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Făgăraș has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").