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Weather & Climate in Sfânta Elena, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sfânta Elena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 51.5 sq mi (133.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6784°N, 21.7138°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 12, 1991 | 2 km S of Livezile, Romania | M5.6 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania | M5.5 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia | M4.8 | 50 km | 67 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania | M4.8 | 118 km | 23 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania | M4.7 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 6 km SSE of Giulv?z, Romania | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia | M4.7 | 82 km | 26 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Dec 19, 1992 | 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania | M4.6 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in |
Sfânta Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.7").