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Weather & Climate in Potcoava, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potcoava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 104.4 sq mi (270.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2633°N, 27.1322°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 1, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Buda, Romania | M4.8 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 146 km | 127 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.6 | 147 km | 124 km |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 14 km SE of Provadia, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 4 km SE of Vintil? Vod?, Romania | M4.5 | 134 km | 101 km |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 1 km NNE of Bisoca, Romania | M4.5 | 147 km | 114 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Podgoria, Romania | M4.5 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 14 km NW of Dolni Chiflik, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 1 km N of Voetin, Romania | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1991 | 0 km ESE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.4 | 146 km | 135 km |
| Dec 15, 1992 | 3 km SE of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.3 | 149 km | 146 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 12 km SW of Razgrad, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 107 km | 24 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 1 km SSW of Borde?ti, Romania | M4.2 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 0 km NW of Bozioru, Romania | M4.2 | 135 km | 116 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 3 km N of Corbu, Romania | M4.1 | 140 km | 147 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | Romania | M4.1 | 150 km | 140 km |
| Aug 11, 1991 | 1 km SSE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.1 | 146 km | 120 km |
| May 9, 2005 | 1 km NNW of Bâsca Rozilei, Romania | M4.1 | 148 km | 136 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mihai Viteazu, Romania | M4.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 0 km NE of Bâsca Rozilei, Romania | M4.1 | 147 km | 133 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 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Potcoava has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (1.0").