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Weather & Climate in Valea Rece, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valea Rece has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Area | 83.8 sq mi (217.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6208°N, 25.9583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
409 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 | 103 km | 89 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania | M6.3 | 110 km | 88 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.6 | 111 km | 92 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 130 km | 156 km |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 2 km W of Spulber, Romania | M5.3 | 114 km | 129 km |
| Oct 6, 2013 | 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.3 | 113 km | 127 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 120 km | 133 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 119 km | 137 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 111 km | 149 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 110 km | 142 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 115 km | 154 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 109 km | 133 km |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 119 km | 101 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 110 km | 136 km |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 116 km | 139 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.9 | 125 km | 107 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.9 | 118 km | 140 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania | M4.9 | 127 km | 113 km |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.8 | 111 km | 122 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Valea Rece has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.9").