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Weather & Climate in Potelu, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potelu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 282 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 48.5 sq mi (125.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7658°N, 24.2054°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 147 km | 21 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania | M4.1 | 22 km | 18 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2009 | 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria | M3.8 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Buhovo, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 3 km SW of Anton, Bulgaria | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 12 km W of Strazhitsa, Bulgaria | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Pravets, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2000 | 10 km WNW of Dryanovo, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1995 | 15 km SSW of Elin Pelin, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Mirkovo, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1990 | 1 km W of Chavdar, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1993 | 8 km S of Pirdop, Bulgaria | M3.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1992 | 6 km NW of Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria | M3.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 10 km S of Chavdar, Bulgaria | M3.2 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 17 km WSW of Hisarya, Bulgaria | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Gorna Malina, Bulgaria | M3.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1993 | 12 km SW of Chavdar, Bulgaria | M3.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Potelu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.4").