Peștișu Mare, Romania
Hunedoara County · Romania
Peștișu Mare is a small town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 988. Elevation: 686 ft (209 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 Peștișu Mare
Hunedoara is a city in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania. It is located in southwestern Transylvania near the Poiana Ruscă Mountains, and administers five villages: Boș (Bós), Groș (Grós), Hășdat, Peștișu Mare (Alpestes), and Răcăștia (Rákosd).
People
Climate
| Population | 988 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8019°, 22.9270° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Hunedoara County |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.3 inches (896 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 42.3 inches (107 cm) |
About Peștișu Mare
Peștișu Mare is a small town in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 988. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 54.8 sq mi (141.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8019°N, 22.9270°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Peștișu Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").
Radio Stations near Peștișu Mare
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Energy Cugir | 00s, 2000s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Transilvania - Cluj | adult contemporary, electronic | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Peștișu Mare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Memorială Dr. Petru Groza | ||||
| Colecția de Etnografie și Istorie Locală | ||||
| Deva Fortress | ||||
| Expoziție Permanentă Pașii României prin Socialism și Democrație | ||||
| History, Archeology and Ethnography Museum | ||||
| Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilisation | ||||
| Muzeul Casa Breslelor | ||||
| Muzeul de tortură | ||||
| Muzeul Textilelor | ||||
| Muzeul Trenulețelor ”Valentin Banciu” | ||||
| Printing Museum | ||||
| Simeria Dendrological Park |
Libraries in Peștișu Mare
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunal Hărău | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ovid Densușianu | 0.0 | |||||
| Librăria Comunală Ghelari | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Peștișu Mare
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana | |||||
| Eurovenus Târg Auto și Bazar | |||||
| First hand | |||||
| Hala Obor | |||||
| Piața Cetății | |||||
| Piața CIOCLOVINA ( fosta Micro 15 ) | |||||
| Piața Deva | |||||
| Piața Obor | |||||
| Piața Tordai Sándor András |
Hotels in Peștișu Mare
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Peștișu Mare
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Peștișu Mare
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Peștișu Mare
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muntele Mic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parâng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Peștișu Mare
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caransebeş Airport | CSB | Medium Airport |
| Săulești Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Peștișu Mare
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Ortodoxă Peștișu Mare | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Română Peștișu Mare | |
| Biserica Reformată Română Peștișu Mare |
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Peștișu Mare?
Peștișu Mare has a population of 988 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 54.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Peștișu Mare?
Peștișu Mare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.
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