Avântu, Romania

Iași County · Romania

Avântu is a small city in Iași County, Romania with a population of 8,992. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

8,992 Population 239/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Avântu

Avântu

Românești is a commune in Iași County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Avântu, Românești and Ursoaia.

People

Population8,992
Density239/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population8,992
Population Density239 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates47.2574°, 27.3686°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceIași County
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)

About Avântu

Avântu is a small city in Romania (Iași County) with a population of 8,992. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Climate in Avântu

Avântu has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 547 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -5.2° / 1.3° 27.3
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -3.7° / 3.9° 25.7
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 0.1° / 10.1° 33.6
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 5.5° / 17.5° 43.2
May 17°C / 63°F 10.6° / 23.3° 59.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.9° 80.3
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 16.3° / 29° 68.6
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.8° 48.8
Sep 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23° 49.3
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 6° / 16.2° 45.4
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 1.6° / 8.8° 33.4
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -3.4° / 2.7° 31.9
Avântu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Romania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates47.2574°N, 27.3686°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Romania avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 1, 2021.

Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 118 km
Jun 29, 2015 2 km NNW of Domne?ti-Târg, Romania M4.3 137 km
Aug 1, 2021 3 km W of Vulture?ti, Romania M4.3 50 km
Oct 14, 1990 4 km NE of Ire?ti, Romania M4.2 147 km
Mar 16, 2013 1 km SSW of Sascut, Romania M4.2 121 km
Feb 13, 2005 2 km N of Or??eni-Deal, Romania M4.1 71 km
Jan 30, 2006 2 km WSW of B?l??e?ti, Romania M4.1 131 km
May 30, 1990 3 km W of Vizantea-Mân?stireasc?, Romania M4.0 150 km
Mar 31, 2006 3 km NNE of Fitione?ti, Romania M4.0 140 km
May 31, 1990 3 km SW of R?coasa, Romania M3.9 148 km
Nov 14, 1998 7 km SSE of Oituz, Romania M3.8 136 km
Apr 7, 2005 1 km E of Vii?oara, Romania M3.7 105 km
Aug 7, 1991 0 km WSW of Rugine?ti, Romania M3.6 134 km
Jan 19, 2000 2 km S of Dr?gu?eni, Romania M3.6 92 km
Nov 11, 1990 2 km ENE of Corbasca, Romania M3.4 108 km
Jul 19, 1990 1 km SSE of Valea Seac?, Romania M3.3 117 km
Jul 9, 1992 3 km SSE of Cre?e?ti, Romania M3.3 85 km
Jun 20, 2008 1 km N of Câmpurile de Jos, Romania M3.2 144 km
Jun 2, 2008 1 km NNE of Mohyliv-Podilskyy, Ukraine M3.2 137 km
Mar 3, 2005 1 km NE of Adjud, Romania M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Avântu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Avântu

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
USV Radio -Universitatea Stefan cel Mare Suceava music, student radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Doxologia - MP3 64 kbps
Radio Iasi Fm music, news AAC+ 128 kbps
Rock Now Radio classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Terranova Radio ambient, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Avântu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Costache Negruzzi" Memorial House
"George Toparceanu" Memorial House
"Mihai Codreanu" Museum
"Mihail Kogalniceanu" Memorial Museum
"Mihail Sadoveanu" Museum
"Moldavia" National Museum Complex
"Nicolae Gane" Museum
"Otilia Cazimir" Museum
"Poni - Cernatescu" Memorial Museum
"Ștefan Procopiu" Museum of Science and Technology
"The History of Romanian Theatre" Museum Collection
"Three Hierarchs" Church Museum Collection
Art Museum
Bojdeuca Ion Creangă
Casa Dosoftei
Casa muzeelor
Ethnographic Museum of Moldavia
Galata Monastery Museum Collection
Golia Monastery Collection
History Museum of Moldavia
Jewish Community Museum
Museum Collection of the Metropolitan Seat of Moldova and Bukovina
Museum House "Queen Maria" Burchi-Septilici
Museum of Romanian Literature
Museum of the Union
Muzeul de Istorie Naturală
Muzeul de Mineralogie şi Petrografie
Muzeul Ion Creanga
Muzeul Literaturii Iași
Muzeul Mihai Eminescu
Muzeul Mihail Kogălniceanu
Muzeul Otilia Cazimir
Muzeul Poni-Cernatescu
Muzeul Satului
Muzeul Unirii
Muzeul Universității „Al. I. Cuza”
Palace of Culture
Vila Sonet - Muzeul Mihai Codreanu

Libraries in Avântu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anton de Padova0.0
Apollonia0.0
biblioteca0.0
bibliotecă0.0
bibliotecă0.0
biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române0.0
Biblioteca Academiei Române0.0
Biblioteca Centrală Universitară "Mihai Eminescu"0.0
Biblioteca de Filosofie0.0
Biblioteca de Filosofie0.0
Biblioteca Germană0.0
Biblioteca Germană0.0
Biblioteca Istorie-Litere0.0
Biblioteca judeteana "Gh. Asachi"0.0
Biblioteca judeteana "Gh. Asachi"0.0
Biblioteca Locală Ciurea0.0
British Council0.0
British Council0.0
DAAD Library0.0
DAAD Library0.0
Editura "Junimea"0.0
Editura "Junimea"0.0
Editura Polirom0.0
Editura Polirom0.0
Filiala "Vasile Alecsandri"0.0
Filiala "Vasile Alecsandri"0.0
Filiala „Mihail Sadoveanu” a Bibliotecii Județene „Gh. Asachi”0.0
Filiala „Mihail Sadoveanu” a Bibliotecii Județene „Gh. Asachi”0.0
Sedcom Libris0.0
Sedcom Libris0.0
UMF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Avântu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Alexandru cel Bun
Piața alimentară Independenței
Piața alimentară Independenței
Piața Chirilă
Piața Dacia
Piața drepți între popoare
Piața drepți între popoare
Piața Hala Centrală
Piața Nicolina
Piața Păcurari
Piața Sudului

Stadiums & Teams in Avântu

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Ski Resorts Near Avântu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Gura Bustei - Viișoara 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Avântu

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Iaşi International AirportIASLarge Airport
Bălți-Leadoveni International AirportBZYMedium Airport
Botoșani Airfield-Small Airport
Iaşi Sud-Small Airport
Mărgineni Airfield-Small Airport
Sarata Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Avântu

25 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affidea
Arcadia Moara de Foc
Athena
Băile Nicolina
Cabinete medicale studențești
Cabinete medicina de familie
Centrul de servicii de recuperare neuromotorie
Centrul Medical Sf Gheorghe
Clinica Almedra
Clinica Delv
Clinică EIS Med
Clinica Hope
Clinica Zenmed
Emerald
GastroMedica
Lumisan
Neolife
Policlinica Sfinții Petru și Pavel (Industrială)
Pro Life Clinics
Psychotherapist Gianina Georgeta Lupu
SonoEcoMed - Dr. Carmina Schaas
Stefania Medical
Synevo
Synlab
TransmedExpert Medex

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)
Area
48.6 km² (18.8 mi²)
Founded
1646
Postal Code
707365
Mayor
Ioan Alexa
Website
poduiloaiei.ro

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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What is the population of Avântu?

Avântu has a population of 8,992 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Avântu?

Avântu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

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