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Weather & Climate in Petroșani, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petroșani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0146°N, 28.0522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 5, 2009 | 16 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 14 km SE of Shabla, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Căzăneşti, Romania | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1993 | 7 km NE of Dalgopol, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 8 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M3.9 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 1 km W of Malcoci, Romania | M3.8 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 18 km ESE of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 1 km W of Carcaliu, Romania | M3.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2005 | 1 km SSW of R?zvani, Romania | M3.6 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 4 km S of Gârliciu, Romania | M3.6 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Apr 19, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Balgarevo, Bulgaria | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 4 km NNE of Nuf?ru, Romania | M3.5 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 1991 | 7 km NE of Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 65 km E of Byala, Bulgaria | M3.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 22 km E of Byala, Bulgaria | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 4 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Petroșani has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (1.1").