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Weather & Climate in Rîşcani, Moldova
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rîşcani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9483°N, 27.5667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Chisinau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 24, 2011 | 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania | M4.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania | M4.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania | M3.6 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine | M3.2 | 59 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Rîşcani has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and October the driest (1.1").