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Weather & Climate in Răchițele, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Răchițele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°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 31.3 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,746 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7065°N, 22.8951°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | Romania | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 150 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 2 km S of Fântânele, Romania | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Brestov??, Romania | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2005 | 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania | M3.1 | 8 km | 34 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania | M3.1 | 105 km | 58 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania | M3.0 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary | M2.8 | 130 km | 200 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Răchițele has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.6").