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Weather & Climate in Popești, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Popești 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 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0946°N, 24.4757°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 140 km | 156 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 150 km | 133 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 145 km | 142 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.7 | 147 km | 127 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania | M4.7 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 144 km | 127 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 147 km | 150 km |
| Nov 14, 1999 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 147 km | 136 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.6 | 144 km | 113 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.5 | 149 km | 140 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.5 | 147 km | 135 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 8 km NNW of Glod, Romania | M4.3 | 76 km | 72 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Popești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").