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Weather & Climate in Popeşti, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Popeşti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7667°N, 25.0667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
211 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 117 km | 156 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 147 km | 142 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 135 km | 154 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 148 km | 149 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 130 km | 133 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.9 | 146 km | 107 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 122 km | 142 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 140 km | 103 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania | M4.7 | 139 km | 149 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania | M4.7 | 75 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.7 | 126 km | 127 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 139 km | 134 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 140 km | 136 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 136 km | 135 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 136 km | 138 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 119 km | 127 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 14 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.7 | 148 km | 107 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 126 km | 150 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 4 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.6 | 122 km | 113 km |
| Nov 14, 1999 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 126 km | 136 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in |
Popeşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.1").