Poienari, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Poienari is a small city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 5,276. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°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 Poienari
Poienari is a commune in Neamț County, Western Moldavia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bunghi, Poienari, and Săcăleni. It included five other villages until 2004, when they were split off to form Pâncești Commune.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,276 |
| Population Density | 102 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1388°, 23.7369° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
About Poienari
Poienari is a small city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 5,276. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 51.6 sq mi (133.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1388°N, 23.7369°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Poienari has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Poienari
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 Poienari
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colecția Muzeală de arte | ||||
| Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Muzeul Civilizației Montane | ||||
| Sacelu Museum Collection | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum Collection |
Restaurants in Poienari
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Poienari
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Poienari
6 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 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Poienari
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Romania
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What is the population of Poienari?
Poienari has a population of 5,276 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 51.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poienari?
Poienari has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
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