Racovița, Romania
Vâlcea County · Romania
Racovița is a mid-size city in Vâlcea County, Romania with a population of 93,151. Elevation: 866 ft (264 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 Racovița
Râmnicu Vâlcea is a city in Romania. Located in the south-central part of the country, in the historical province of Oltenia, it is the seat of Vâlcea County and its main urban settlement. According to the 2021 Romanian census, it has a population of 93,151.
People
Climate
| Population | 93,151 |
| Population Density | 2,961 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0792°, 24.3979° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Vâlcea County |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.0 inches (839 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.2 inches (41 cm) |
About Racovița
Racovița is a mid-size city in Romania (Vâlcea County) with a population of 93,151. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Racovița
Racovița has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 713 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below Romania avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0792°N, 24.3979°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Racovița has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").
Radio Stations near Racovița
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stabil Pitești | manele, petrecere | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Arges | romanian folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| METRONOM FM | - | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Racovița
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Anton Pann" Memorial House | ||||
| "Aurelian Sacerdoțeanu" Vâlcea County Museum | ||||
| "Dintr-un Lemn" Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| "Gheorghe Petre" Archaeology and Religious Art Museum | ||||
| "Nicolae Balcescu" Memorial Museum | ||||
| "Simian House" Art Museum | ||||
| Church Objects Collection of Scarisoara | ||||
| Cozia Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Govora Monastery Museum Collection | ||||
| Museum Collection of the Ramnic Bishopric | ||||
| Museum of Mineral Water | ||||
| Muzeul Memorial Nicolae Bălcescu | ||||
| Village Museum of the Vâlcea Area |
Libraries in Racovița
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Antim Ivireanu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Cepari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunală Arefu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Sălătrucel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Scundu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Șirineasa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Șuici | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunei Tigveni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orașului Călimănești | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Racovița
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goranu flea market | |||||
| Piața Băbeni | |||||
| Piața Băile Olănești | |||||
| Piața Căciulata | |||||
| Piața Centrală | |||||
| Piața Nord | |||||
| Piața Ostroveni | |||||
| Piața Valea Mare |
Gas Stations in Racovița
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Racovița
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Racovița
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arena Platoș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Racovița
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Large Airport |
| Geamăna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Măgura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Topoloveni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Racovița
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centru De Recuperare Medicală Fizioflori Med | ||
| Pedromed Recovery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Racovița
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Racovița |
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What is the population of Racovița?
Racovița has a population of 93,151 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 2,961 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Racovița?
Racovița has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.
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