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Weather & Climate in Vulcan, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vulcan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,484 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,484 ft (757 m) |
| Area | 48.2 sq mi (124.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3833°N, 23.2667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania | M5.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania | M4.6 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania | M4.6 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 4 km W of Albeni, Romania | M4.5 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | Romania | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania | M4.3 | 34 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania | M4.2 | 65 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania | M4.2 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania | M4.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Vulcan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.5").