Lăcusteni, Romania
Ialomița County · Romania
Lăcusteni is a small city in Ialomița County, Romania with a population of 12,761. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lăcusteni
Lăcusteni is a commune located in Vâlcea County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Contea, Gănești, Lăcusteni, Lăcustenii de Jos, and Lăcustenii de Sus. Until 2004, these were part of Zătreni Commune, but were split off to form a separate commune.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,761 |
| Population Density | 241 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6072°, 27.6757° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Ialomița County |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.2 inches (463 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
About Lăcusteni
Lăcusteni is a small city in Romania (Ialomița County) with a population of 12,761. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Lăcusteni
Lăcusteni has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 460 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6072°N, 27.6757°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 4 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in |
Lăcusteni has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Lăcusteni
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supersonic Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stres Radio | manele, manele noi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voces Campi -Călărași | hits, manele | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smile FM Romania -Călărași-Oltenița | manele | MP3 | |
| Radio Oldies | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stil FM Radio - Oltenița 88.2 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stil FM Radio - Călărași 105.5 FM | local news, local radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Super Manele | manele | MP3 | |
| Super Popular | petrecere, populară | MP3 |
Museums in Lăcusteni
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Ionel Perlea" Memorial House | ||||
| "Orasul de Floci" Museum Exhibition | ||||
| Fetesti City Museum | ||||
| Muzeul Satului |
Train Stations in Lăcusteni
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lăcusteni
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lăcusteni
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Boboc Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| BM Paramotoring and Paragliding Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ianca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaynardzha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lăcusteni?
Lăcusteni has a population of 12,761 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lăcusteni?
Lăcusteni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.
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