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Weather & Climate in Petrila, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petrila has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°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 31.1 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,218 ft (676 m) |
| Area | 127.8 sq mi (331.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4500°N, 23.4167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 77 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania | M4.0 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania | M4.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1999 | 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania | M3.8 | 59 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Petrila has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.5").