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Weather & Climate in Scânteia, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scânteia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9167°N, 27.5667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 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 | 138 km | 89 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania | M6.3 | 137 km | 88 km |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 2 km W of Spulber, Romania | M5.3 | 145 km | 129 km |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 150 km | 139 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania | M4.8 | 140 km | 70 km |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 148 km | 122 km |
| Dec 1, 2012 | 1 km ESE of Nereju, Romania | M4.7 | 148 km | 93 km |
| Dec 26, 2009 | 3 km W of Spulber, Romania | M4.5 | 145 km | 102 km |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 7 km WNW of Paltin, Romania | M4.5 | 143 km | 77 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 2 km NE of Nereju, Romania | M4.5 | 146 km | 139 km |
| May 26, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Paltin, Romania | M4.5 | 145 km | 121 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.5 | 150 km | 135 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 1 km E of Nereju, Romania | M4.5 | 148 km | 118 km |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 6 km WNW of Paltin, Romania | M4.4 | 142 km | 61 km |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 2 km S of Spulber, Romania | M4.4 | 146 km | 116 km |
| Feb 7, 2004 | 6 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.4 | 148 km | 138 km |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 2 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.4 | 150 km | 107 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Paltin, Romania | M4.4 | 139 km | 63 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 4 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.4 | 149 km | 129 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Scânteia has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.0").