Leleşti, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Leleşti is a mid-size city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 73,545. Elevation: 978 ft (298 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°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 Leleşti
Lelești is a commune in Gorj County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Frătești, Lelești and Rasovița.
People
Climate
| Population | 73,545 |
| Population Density | 728 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1000°, 23.2000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
About Leleşti
Leleşti is a mid-size city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 73,545. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Leleşti
Leleşti has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 101.0 sq mi (261.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1000°N, 23.2000°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Leleşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Leleşti
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Leleşti
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Lainici Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Leleşti
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Leleşti
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală |
Stadiums & Teams in Leleşti
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Leleşti
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parâng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Leleşti
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Leleşti?
Leleşti has a population of 73,545 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 728 people per square mile, spread across 101.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Leleşti?
Leleşti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
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