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Weather & Climate in Ruginoasa, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruginoasa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9862°N, 26.7064°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| May 30, 1990 | 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania | M7.0 | 127 km | 89 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania | M6.3 | 131 km | 88 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.6 | 140 km | 92 km |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 2 km W of Spulber, Romania | M5.3 | 138 km | 129 km |
| Oct 6, 2013 | 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.3 | 143 km | 127 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 139 km | 133 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 146 km | 137 km |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 148 km | 101 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 146 km | 149 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 146 km | 142 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 140 km | 136 km |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 142 km | 139 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 5 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 145 km | 133 km |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 145 km | 145 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania | M4.8 | 132 km | 70 km |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 139 km | 122 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 8 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 145 km | 141 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 14 km E of Comand?u, Romania | M4.7 | 137 km | 138 km |
| Jan 13, 1991 | 6 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 147 km | 141 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Ruginoasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").