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Weather & Climate in Orăştioara de Sus, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orăştioara de Sus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7333°N, 23.1667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | Romania | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 137 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 68 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in |
Orăştioara de Sus has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.3").