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Weather & Climate in Platonești, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Platonești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6071°N, 27.6971°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Oct 6, 2013 | 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.3 | 150 km | 127 km |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 2 km W of Spulber, Romania | M5.3 | 148 km | 129 km |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 145 km | 101 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 144 km | 137 km |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 146 km | 139 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.9 | 146 km | 140 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.9 | 141 km | 107 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania | M4.9 | 135 km | 113 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 146 km | 133 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania | M4.8 | 114 km | 35 km |
| Dec 1, 2012 | 1 km ESE of Nereju, Romania | M4.7 | 144 km | 93 km |
| Jan 13, 1991 | 6 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 143 km | 141 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 147 km | 136 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 145 km | 127 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 10 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 149 km | 148 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 14 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.7 | 144 km | 107 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 143 km | 103 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 10 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 150 km | 145 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 142 km | 134 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 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in |
Platonești has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").