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Weather & Climate in Popeşti-Leordeni, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Popeşti-Leordeni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 279 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 30.2 sq mi (78.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3833°N, 26.1667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
310 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 | 120 km | 156 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 137 km | 154 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 146 km | 142 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 | 148 km | 137 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 146 km | 149 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 132 km | 133 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.9 | 142 km | 140 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.9 | 135 km | 107 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania | M4.9 | 146 km | 113 km |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 148 km | 145 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 149 km | 133 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 124 km | 142 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania | M4.8 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 131 km | 138 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 134 km | 136 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 116 km | 127 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 10 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 149 km | 145 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 132 km | 103 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 131 km | 134 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Popeşti-Leordeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.1").