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Weather & Climate in Zărnești, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zărnești has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 88.4 sq mi (229.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5609°N, 25.3179°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
418 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 | 109 km | 89 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania | M6.3 | 116 km | 88 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.6 | 102 km | 92 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 68 km | 156 km |
| Jul 20, 2001 | 2 km W of Spulber, Romania | M5.3 | 112 km | 129 km |
| Oct 6, 2013 | 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.3 | 99 km | 127 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 74 km | 133 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 88 km | 149 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 100 km | 133 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 105 km | 137 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 77 km | 154 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 87 km | 142 km |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.2 | 101 km | 101 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 99 km | 136 km |
| Jun 18, 2005 | 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania | M5.0 | 108 km | 139 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania | M4.9 | 95 km | 107 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania | M4.9 | 113 km | 113 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania | M4.9 | 95 km | 140 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 72 km | 142 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 2 km NE of Paltin, Romania | M4.8 | 113 km | 70 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Zărnești has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").