Chechiș, Romania

Sălaj County · Romania

Chechiș is a small town in Sălaj County, Romania with a population of 646. Elevation: 692 ft (211 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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

646 Population 18/sq mi density
692 ft Elevation 211 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Chechiș

Chechiș

Chechiș – wieś w Rumunii, w okręgu Sălaj, w gminie Bălan. W 2011 roku liczyła 637 mieszkańców.

People

Population646
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Population646
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Coordinates47.1748°, 23.3100°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceSălaj County
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (900 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.1 inches (92 cm)

About Chechiș

Chechiș is a small town in Romania (Sălaj County) with a population of 646. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet (211 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Chechiș experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates47.1748°N, 23.3100°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Romania avg
Snowfall 36.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 3, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 130 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 110 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 106 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 145 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 57 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 51 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Chechiș has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Chechiș

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pescobar Radio afro house, chill MP3 128 kbps
EBS Radio adult contemporary, top hits AAC 96 kbps
Replica Radio disco, folk MP3 128 kbps
Gherla FM 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
ZC Radio (Ziua de Cluj) - MP3 128 kbps
UBB Radio -Universitatea Babeș Bolyai Cluj Napoca adult contemporary, news MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Zalău 94.6 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Vis de Taină acoustic, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Squad Radio alternative, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Domeldo Live - MP3 256 kbps
Transilvania -statia Cluj Napoca 94.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Valori Românești Radio 00's, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Untold Radio clubbing, dance MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Baia Mare 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chechiș

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
History and Art County Museum. "Ioan Sima" Art Museum
Jibou Botanical Garden
Punct Muzeal

Ski Resorts Near Chechiș

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Buscat Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtiile Mărișel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Șuior 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chechiș

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Câmpia Turzii Air Base-Medium Airport
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Satu Mare International AirportSUJMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia Mare-Small Airport
Copalnic-Manastur Airfield-Small Airport
Crasna Deltafly Airfield-Small Airport
Dezmir Airfield-Small Airport
Luncani Airfield-Small Airport
Mihăieni Airfield-Small Airport
Mujdeni Airfield-Small Airport
Poieni Airfield-Small Airport
Rona de Sus Airfield-Small Airport
Săcălășeni Airfield-Small Airport
Sălicea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chechiș

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Chechiș
Biserica Ortodoxă Chechiș

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Founded
1350
Postal Code
457026

🇷🇴 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 Chechiș

What is the population of Chechiș?

Chechiș has a population of 646 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chechiș?

Chechiș has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches, with 36.1 inches of snow.

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