Petrești, Romania
Vrancea · Romania
Petrești is a mid-size city in Vrancea, Romania with a population of 66,648. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 53°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 Petrești
Focșani is the capital city of Vrancea County in Romania on the banks the river Milcov, in the historical region of Moldavia. As of 2022, it has a population of 66,719.
People
Climate
| Population | 66,648 |
| Population Density | 1,547 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7310°, 27.2269° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Vrancea |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (555 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.4 inches (92 cm) |
About Petrești
Petrești is a mid-size city in Romania (Vrancea) with a population of 66,648. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Petrești
Petrești has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 453 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7310°N, 27.2269°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Petrești has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Petrești
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Școala Nereju | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Petrești
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stil Mix Manele 107.9 MHz FM | manele | MP3 | |
| Stil Mix Dance 107.9 MHz FM | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Tecuci Radio 106.1 FM | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stil Mix -Radio Dance | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Stil Mix -Radio Manele | manele | MP3 |
Museums in Petrești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru Vlahuță" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Prince John (Ioan Vodă)" Memorial Exhibition | ||||
| "Teodor Cincu" History Museum | ||||
| Cotesti Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Dălhăuți Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection | ||||
| Marasesti Mausoleum | ||||
| Museum of the Union | ||||
| Museum of Vrancea | ||||
| Museum of Vrancea. "Crangul Petresti" Folk Architecture and Techniques Department | ||||
| Museum of Vrancea. History and Archaeology Department | ||||
| Museum of Vrancea. Natural Sciences Department | ||||
| Muzeul Aeronauticii Moldovei | ||||
| Muzeul luptelor de la Mărășești | ||||
| Muzeul Viei si Vinului | ||||
| Recea Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection | ||||
| Rogozu Orthodox Hermitage Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum Collection | ||||
| Wine Growing Museum |
Libraries in Petrești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunală | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană „Duiliu Zamfirescu" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Județeană „Duiliu Zamfirescu" - Secția pentru Copii și Tineret | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Judeţeană „Duiliu Zamfirescu" Vrancea - Sala de lectură adulți/ Sala Internet | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală „Ștefan Perică” Tecuci | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publică “Ana Georgescu” | 0.0 | |||||
| Universul Cărții | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Petrești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gino Market | |||||
| Han Arena Srl | |||||
| Kligor | |||||
| Mega Image | |||||
| Minimarket AF Steclaru | |||||
| Minimarket Muncelu | |||||
| Minimarket PGM | |||||
| Obor | |||||
| Piața agroalimentară | |||||
| Piața Agroalimentară | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața de produse industriale | |||||
| Piața Moldovei | |||||
| Piața Odobești | |||||
| Piața Panciu 1 | |||||
| Piața Panciu 2 | |||||
| Piața Sud | |||||
| SC Elim Star Com MiniMarket | |||||
| SC Ginomar Srl Magazin Mixt | |||||
| SC Radical |
Hotels in Petrești
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Petrești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Petrești
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Boboc Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aerial Club Vădeni | - | Small Airport |
| Amicii Dabija Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aripi Ramnicene Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ianca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Onesti Airifeld | - | Small Airport |
| Viișoara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Petrești?
Petrești has a population of 66,648 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 1,547 people per square mile, spread across 43.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Petrești?
Petrești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 36.4 inches of snow.
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