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Weather & Climate in Zărnești, Romania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zărnești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 41.4 sq mi (107.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0203°N, 24.7708°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M5.4 | 121 km | 156 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania | M5.2 | 132 km | 133 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 150 km | 149 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania | M5.2 | 149 km | 142 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M5.2 | 136 km | 154 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1990 | 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania | M4.8 | 126 km | 142 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 139 km | 135 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania | M4.7 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 3 km N of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.7 | 129 km | 127 km |
| Jan 23, 2014 | 3 km W of Nehoiu, Romania | M4.7 | 125 km | 127 km |
| Oct 12, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 15 km SSE of Comand?u, Romania | M4.7 | 140 km | 149 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 7 km NNE of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 145 km | 134 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 8 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 140 km | 138 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 10 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.7 | 144 km | 136 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1 km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania | M4.6 | 137 km | 124 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 5 km NNW of Ca?oca, Romania | M4.6 | 129 km | 150 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in |
Zărnești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.2").