Lăpuş, Romania

Maramureş · Romania

Lăpuş is a small town in Maramureş, Romania with a population of 3,278. Elevation: 1,280 ft (390 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

3,278 Population 67/sq mi density
1,280 ft Elevation 390 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Lăpuş

Lăpuş

Lăpuș is a commune in Maramureș County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Lăpuș.

People

Population3,278
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Population3,278
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Coordinates47.5000°, 24.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMaramureş
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall59.3 inches (151 cm)

About Lăpuş

Lăpuş is a small town in Romania (Maramureş) with a population of 3,278. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Lăpuş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Romania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area48.8 sq mi (126.4 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates47.5000°N, 24.0167°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Romania avg
Snowfall 59.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 2, 2011 10 km NE of Synevyrska Poliana, Ukraine M4.7 130 km
Jun 24, 2011 3 km SE of Ostra, Romania M4.4 136 km
Jan 3, 2023 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine M4.3 114 km
Jan 4, 1999 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine M4.1 104 km
Jul 19, 2015 8 km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine M4.0 71 km
Oct 16, 1995 7 km W of Cioc?ne?ti, Romania M3.7 87 km
May 17, 2005 4 km SSE of M?rg?u, Romania M3.1 117 km
Aug 10, 1994 6 km ENE of Chiuie?ti, Romania M3.1 21 km
Jul 14, 2006 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Lăpuş has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Lăpuş

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio SOMEȘ populară AAC+ 64 kbps
Vis de Taină acoustic, ambient MP3 128 kbps
Radio Romania Sighet etnic, local news MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania statia Bistrița 94.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Stil FM -Dej 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Beclean 91.5 FM local news, local radio MP3 160 kbps
Transilvania -statia Baia Mare 106.1 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sighet FM talk MP3 128 kbps
Sighet FM -Sighetu Marmației 89.3 FM local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lăpuş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunca Patu House-Museum
Ethnographic Museum of Pleș Family
Muzeul Rapsodului Popular Grigore Leșe
Rogoz Ethnographic Museum
Rohia Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum Collection

Farmers Markets in Lăpuş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Agroalimentară

Ski Resorts Near Lăpuş

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia de schi Cocoș Bistrița 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pârtiile Roata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Șuior 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lăpuş

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportCLJLarge Airport
Maramureș International AirportBAYMedium Airport
Aerodrom Baia Mare-Small Airport
Bistrița Airfield-Small Airport
Copalnic-Manastur Airfield-Small Airport
Dezmir Airfield-Small Airport
Mujdeni Airfield-Small Airport
Rona de Sus Airfield-Small Airport
Săcălășeni Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lăpuş

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Greco-Catolică Lăpuș
Biserica Ortodoxă Lăpuș
Mănăstirea Lăpuș

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
393 m (1,289 ft)
Founded
1505
Postal Code
437175

🇷🇴 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 Lăpuş

What is the population of Lăpuş?

Lăpuş has a population of 3,278 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 48.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lăpuş?

Lăpuş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 59.3 inches of snow.

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