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Weather & Climate in Polovragi, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polovragi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 281 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 51.6 sq mi (133.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1833°N, 23.8000°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.
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania | M4.7 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 27 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania | M4.3 | 126 km | 72 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 128 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania | M4.0 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 14 km SE of Dubova, Romania | M3.8 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 1995 | 14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania | M3.8 | 109 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Polovragi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").