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Weather & Climate in Petroşani, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petroşani 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 1,988 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 | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 177.2 sq mi (458.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4167°N, 23.3667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | Romania | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 73 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania | M4.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania | M4.0 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 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 |
Petroşani 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").