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Cernele, Romania

Dolj · Romania

Cernele is a small town in Dolj, Romania with a population of 2,788. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,788 Population 57/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$14,256 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,256 median income

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About Cernele

Cernele

Craiova is the largest city in southwestern Romania, the seventh largest city in the country and the capital of Dolj County, situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia.

People

Population2,788
Density57/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population2,788
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates44.3336°, 23.7414°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceDolj
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Cernele

Cernele is a small town in Romania (Dolj) with a population of 2,788. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Cernele is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Cernele vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$14,256
81% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cernele

Cernele has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 635 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3° 42.6
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -2.3° / 6.1° 33.6
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 12° 46.4
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.3° 48.7
May 17.5°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.6° 67.8
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.8° 74.6
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.2° 72.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 17° / 30.3° 47.0
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.6° 53.2
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.6° 50.8
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 48.2
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -2.6° / 3.8° 50.0
Cernele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates44.3336°N, 23.7414°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
25% below Romania avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 122 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 95 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 99 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 94 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 79 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 98 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 97 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 113 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 92 km
May 19, 2004 1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania M4.2 133 km
Apr 30, 2024 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania M4.2 115 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 83 km
Jul 18, 2023 4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania M4.0 96 km
Feb 22, 2023 3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania M4.0 95 km
Dec 21, 1999 2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania M3.8 89 km
Sep 17, 1991 14 km SE of Dubova, Romania M3.8 107 km
Nov 28, 1995 1 km NW of Livadia, Romania M3.7 105 km
Apr 17, 1990 4 km SW of Voite?tii din Vale, Romania M3.6 86 km
Sep 15, 1991 3 km NNE of Tople?, Romania M3.5 118 km
Jul 10, 2008 7 km NNW of Bâlta, Romania M3.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Cernele has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Cernele

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Școala Gimnazială Elena Farago - - - -
Școala Gimnazială Ion Creangă - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cernele

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
UMF Craiova - Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie music, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Marionet Online Radio classic rock, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Badita Popular folk, manele MP3 128 kbps
Sud Radio -Craiova 97.4 FM local news, local radio MP3
Sound Four You -Craiova 128.0 DAB 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Craiova 97,4 FM news, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cernele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Marin Sorescu" National Theatre Museum
Art Museum
Elena Farago Memorial House
Museum Collection of the Orthodox Metropolitan Seat of Oltenia
Museum of Oltenia. "Bania House" Ethnographic Department
Museum of Oltenia. History and Archaeology Department
Museum of Oltenia. Natural Sciences Department

Libraries in Cernele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Județeană Alexandru și Aristia Aman0.0
Biblioteca Orășenească "Mircea Rădină"0.0
Biblioteca Universității din Craiova0.0
Biblioteca Universității din Craiova0.0
Librăria Elena Farago0.0

Farmers Markets in Cernele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hala de carne
Harmony Decor
Harmony Decor
Orizont
Piața 1 Mai
Piața 1 Mai
Piața Agroalimentară Segarcea
Piața Brazda lui Novac
Piața Centrală
Piața Chiriac
Piața Gării
Piața Gării
Piața Mare
Piața Rovine
Piața Rovine
Piața Valea Roșie
Piața Valea Roșie
Piața Veche
Târgul Municipal Zilnic

Hotels in Cernele

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Boutique La Rocca
Hotel Craiovița
Hotel Grim

Restaurants in Cernele

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Craiovița
Restaurantul Ambasador

Cafes in Cernele

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5 to go
Tucano Coffee

Cinemas in Cernele

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineplexx

Dentists in Cernele

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RO #3461880478

Gas Stations in Cernele

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOL
OMV
Partener Rompetrol
Petrom
Rompetrol

Banks in Cernele

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Transilvania

Shopping Malls in Cernele

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Promenada

Stadiums & Teams in Cernele

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Airports Near Cernele

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Craiova International AirportCRALarge Airport
Balta Verde Airfield-Small Airport
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Mihăița Airstrip-Small Airport
Predeşti SkyFun Airfield-Small Airport
Selanovtsi Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cernele

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cargus Ship & Go

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cernele

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul
Biserica Sfântul Nicodim

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Founded
1517
Postal Code
207115

🇷🇴 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 Cernele

What is the population of Cernele?

Cernele has a population of 2,788 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.

Is Cernele expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,256, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cernele?

Cernele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cernele?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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