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Weather & Climate in Sighișoara, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sighișoara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 33.2 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 40.3 sq mi (104.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2214°N, 24.7928°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 137 km | 156 km |
| Oct 6, 2013 | 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.3 | 150 km | 127 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 141 km | 149 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 135 km | 154 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 148 km | 133 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 135 km | 133 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 139 km | 142 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 148 km | 136 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.9 | 150 km | 140 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 138 km | 142 km |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 17 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 143 km | 145 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 150 km | 134 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania | M4.7 | 136 km | 149 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 144 km | 127 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 145 km | 136 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania | M4.7 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 10 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.7 | 150 km | 148 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 150 km | 103 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 144 km | 138 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.7 | 138 km | 127 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Sighișoara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.0").