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Lereşti, Romania

Arges · Romania

Lereşti is a small town in Arges, Romania with a population of 4,960. Elevation: 2,297 ft (700 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,960 Population 63/sq mi density
2,297 ft Elevation 700 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.8 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 Lereşti

Lereşti

Lerești is a commune in Argeș County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Lerești, Pojorâta, and Voinești.

People

Population4,960
Density63/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Population4,960
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Coordinates45.3333°, 25.0667°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceArges
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (654 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Lereşti

Lereşti is a small town in Romania (Arges) with a population of 4,960. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet (700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

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

Income: Lereşti vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lereşti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below Romania avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Area78.3 sq mi (202.8 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates45.3333°N, 25.0667°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

397 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 137 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 143 km
Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 148 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 128 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 88 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 138 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 125 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 101 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 97 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 129 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 112 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 125 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 126 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 114 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 134 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 125 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 149 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 119 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Lereşti has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Lereşti

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stil România -Radio Stil Manele manele MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Dance dance MP3 128 kbps
Stabil Pitești manele, petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arges romanian folk MP3 128 kbps
Stil România -Radio Stil Popular petrecere, populară MP3 128 kbps
Târgoviște Radio dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Sinaia Radio Forever dance, etno MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lereşti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"George Topârceanu" Memorial House
"Iordachescu George Adrian
"Negru Vodă" Monastery Collection
Câmpulung City Museum
Campulung City Museum. Ethnographic and Folk Art Department "Lilly and Margareta Gică Ștefănescu"
Casa Memorială Mihai Moşandrei
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Piatra Craiului
Mateias Mausoleum
Mediaeval Art Exhibition
Museum and Archaelogical Park of the Roman Camp of Jidava
Muzeul Automobilului Românesc
Muzeul Etnografic
Namaesti History of Culture Exhibition
Nicolae Fruntes Museum
Pomiculturii și Viticulturii
Vila Golescu
Village Museum
Village Museum

Farmers Markets in Lereşti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața Centrală Câmpulung
Piata en-gros Schei
Piata Grui
Târg

Hotels in Lereşti

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel & Restaurant Zeus
Poiana Lerului

Stadiums & Teams in Lereşti

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Ski Resorts Near Lereşti

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lereşti

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Geamăna AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Topoloveni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lereşti

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserică
Biserică

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
720 m (2,362 ft)
Founded
1500
Postal Code
117430

🇷🇴 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 Lereşti

What is the population of Lereşti?

Lereşti has a population of 4,960 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 78.3 square miles.

Is Lereşti 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 Lereşti?

Lereşti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lereşti?

There are 149 business establishments in the area.

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