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Rătești, Romania

Buzău County · Romania

Rătești is a small town in Buzău County, Romania with a population of 660. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
660 Population 16/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.3 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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People

Population660
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,256

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population660
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates45.2964°, 26.6457°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceBuzău County
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (796 mm)
Annual Snowfall47.1 inches (120 cm)
Median Household Income$14,256

About Rătești

Rătești is a small town in Romania (Buzău County) with a population of 660. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Rătești is $14,256, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Rătești vs Romania

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rătești

Rătești has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 532 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -4.4° / 3.3° 22.4
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -2.8° / 6.1° 18.4
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 1.3° / 11.8° 28.1
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18° 41.2
May 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 23.7° 65.3
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.7° 81.8
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.8° / 29.9° 73.0
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30° 47.9
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 47.7
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.5° 44.5
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.2° / 10.3° 31.5
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -2.8° / 4.3° 30.4
Rătești experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Romania avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area42.7 sq mi (110.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.2964°N, 26.6457°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Romania avg
Snowfall 47.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 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 61 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 58 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 48 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 41 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 51 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 45 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 47 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 42 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 46 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 42 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 40 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 50 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 44 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 48 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 47 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 38 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 39 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 32 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 94 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Rătești has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Rătești

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Focus FM regional AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Pro Manele manele, manele si petrecere MP3 128 kbps
Work From Home radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Rătești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Tohani - Halting Place on the Wine Road" Permanent Exhibition
"Vasile Voiculescu" Memorial House
Buzau County Museum
Buzau Orthodox Bishopric Museum Collection
Ciolanu Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
GeoGate
Muzeu Școlar
Muzeul „7 locuri de poveste”
Muzeul „Timpul Omului”
Ratesti Monastery Museum Collection

Libraries in Rătești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Blăjani0.0
Biblioteca Comunală ”Vasile Cârlova” Vernești0.0
Biblioteca Comunală Mărăcineni0.0
Biblioteca Județeană "Vasile Voiculescu" Buzău0.0

Farmers Markets in Rătești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Angrosistul S.R.L. Depozit 2
Bar Vadu Pașii
Bian Market
Cafe Bar
Dodo Market
Fortuna - Market
La Zarzaulea
LIDER DISTRICONS
Magazin Alimentar
Magazin Alimentar
Magazin Alimentar - Mini Market
Magazin alimentar Gara
Magazin Alimentar la Sturzu
Magazin Bar
Magazin materiale de construcție
Magazin Mixt
Magazin mixt
Magazin Mixt - Dobre
Magazin Universal - La Seby
Magazinul lui Rusu
Market Juunior
Mini Market Dobrica
Mini Market Gura Văii
Mini-Market
Minimarket La Parc
Non Stop Tache Lucia
Piata
Piața Agroalimentara Pârscov
Piața de haine
Piața Micro 14
Piața Micro 5
Slik Impex SRL
Șolea Activ (Legume-Fructe) Autoservire
Târgul Comunal Sătuc
Târgul Drăgaica
Universul Curățeniei

Stadiums & Teams in Rătești

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rătești

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rătești

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTPLarge Airport
Boboc Air BaseMedium Airport
Alexeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Aripi Ramnicene AirstripSmall Airport
Ciolpani AirfieldSmall Airport
Gagu Zenair AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Şirna Tăriceni AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rătești

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfânta Treime"
Biserica „Sfântul Lazăr"
Biserica Ortodoxă Rătești

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest

🇷🇴 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 Rătești

What is the population of Rătești?

Rătești has a population of 660 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 42.7 square miles.

Is Rătești 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 Rătești?

Rătești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches, with 47.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rătești?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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