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Weather & Climate in Oţelu Roşu, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oţelu Roşu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5333°N, 22.3667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 2 km S of Livezile, Romania | M5.6 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania | M5.5 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania | M4.8 | 105 km | 23 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia | M4.7 | 104 km | 26 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 6 km SSE of Giulv?z, Romania | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 74 km | 26 km |
| Dec 19, 1992 | 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania | M4.6 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 108 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Oţelu Roşu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.6").