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Weather & Climate in Petricani, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petricani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1667°N, 26.4667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 148 km | 89 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania | M4.4 | 55 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Domne?ti-Târg, Romania | M4.3 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Sascut, Romania | M4.2 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Oct 14, 1990 | 4 km NE of Ire?ti, Romania | M4.2 | 140 km | 40 km |
| Jan 30, 2006 | 2 km WSW of B?l??e?ti, Romania | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania | M4.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 3 km SW of Ruc?reni, Romania | M4.0 | 134 km | 129 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 3 km W of Vizantea-Mân?stireasc?, Romania | M4.0 | 133 km | 84 km |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Fitione?ti, Romania | M4.0 | 136 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 1991 | 1 km NW of N?ruja, Romania | M3.9 | 149 km | 106 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 3 km SW of R?coasa, Romania | M3.9 | 136 km | 86 km |
| Nov 14, 1998 | 7 km SSE of Oituz, Romania | M3.8 | 115 km | 150 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 8 km WNW of Paltin, Romania | M3.8 | 150 km | 90 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2005 | 1 km E of Vii?oara, Romania | M3.7 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 3 km SSW of P?ule?ti, Romania | M3.6 | 146 km | 140 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania | M3.6 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Rugine?ti, Romania | M3.6 | 132 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Petricani has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.8").