Caraclău, Romania

Bacău County · Romania

Caraclău is a small town in Bacău County, Romania with a population of 2,155. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

2,155 Population 66/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Caraclău

The Caraclău is a left tributary of the river Trotuș in Romania. It discharges into the Trotuș near Onești. Its length is 15 km (9.3 mi) and its basin size is 26 km2 (10 sq mi).

People

Population2,155
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Population2,155
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Coordinates46.3070°, 26.7164°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBacău County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (618 mm)
Annual Snowfall35.7 inches (91 cm)

About Caraclău

Caraclău is a small town in Romania (Bacău County) with a population of 2,155. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Caraclău experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Romania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area32.8 sq mi (84.8 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates46.3070°N, 26.7164°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Romania avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 52 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 55 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 65 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 102 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 62 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 68 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 73 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 71 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 64 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 84 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 89 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 73 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 73 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 66 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 66 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 76 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 76 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 74 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 83 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Caraclău has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Caraclău

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Moinesti FM dance, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Caraclău

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Grigore Caitar" Ethnographic Collection
"Magura" Museum
"Rosetti Tescanu - George Enescu" Memorial House
City History Museum
George Calinescu Exhibition
Helegiu Museum
History Museum
Religious Art and Culture Museum

Libraries in Caraclău

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipală0.0
Biblioteca Municipală Radu Rosetti0.0
Vasile Alecsandri Universtity from Bacau Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Caraclău

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Denisa
Milcov Marketplace Bacău
Mocanasu
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Onești
Piața Găzărie
Piața Moinești
Piata Sud

Stadiums & Teams in Caraclău

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Ski Resorts Near Caraclău

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Caraclău

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCMLarge Airport
Aerodromul Girov-Small Airport
Dumbrava Roșie Airfield-Small Airport
Mărgineni Airfield-Small Airport
Onesti Airifeld-Small Airport
Sarata Airfield-Small Airport
Viișoara Airfield-Small Airport
Zanesti Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
231 m (758 ft)
Postal Code
607631

🇷🇴 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Caraclău

What is the population of Caraclău?

Caraclău has a population of 2,155 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 32.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caraclău?

Caraclău has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 35.7 inches of snow.

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