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Rișculița, Romania

Hunedoara County · Romania

Rișculița is a small town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 551. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
551 Population 12/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$48,816 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,816 median income

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About Rișculița

Rișculița

Baia de Criș is a commune in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania, close to the small town of Brad. It is composed of nine villages: Baia de Criș, Baldovin (Báldovin), Căraci (Karács), Cărăstău (Karasztó), Lunca (Lunka), Rișca (Riska), Rișculița (Riskulica), Țebea (Cebe), and Văleni.

People

Population551
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,816

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population551
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates46.2267°, 22.7217°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceHunedoara County
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (675 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$48,816

About Rișculița

Rișculița is a small town in Romania (Hunedoara County) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Rișculița is $48,816, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Rișculița vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$48,816
35% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rișculița experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Romania avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates46.2267°N, 22.7217°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Romania avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 10, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 131 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 149 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 127 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 133 km
Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 148 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 147 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 103 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 70 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 90 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 138 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 131 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 148 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 130 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 145 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 134 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 96 km
Aug 10, 2024 5 km NNE of Ohaba Lungă, Romania M4.3 63 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 72 km
Feb 14, 2005 7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania M4.2 95 km
Aug 12, 1991 1 km E of Ghilad, Romania M4.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Rișculița has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Rișculița

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Transilvania -statia Beiuș 88.0 FM local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rișculița

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Avram Iancu" Memorial Museum
Casa muzeu ,,Avram Iancu"
Crisan Memorial House
Ethnographic exhibition
Ethnographic exhibition
Local History and Ethnography Museum
Museum Collection of Izbuc
Museum of Gold
Muzeul Mineral Toda
Muzeul orășenesc
Muzeul Pătrăhaițești
Muzeul Textilelor
Panteonul Moților

Libraries in Rișculița

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunal Crișcior0.0
Biblioteca Municipală "Gheorghe Pârvu"0.0
Biblioteca Municipală "Gheorghe Pârvu"0.0

Farmers Markets in Rișculița

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piața agro-alimentară
Piața agroalimentară
Piața agroalimentară Vașcău

Stadiums & Teams in Rișculița

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rișculița

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Buscat Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Pârtiile Mărișel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rișculița

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Poieni AirfieldSmall Airport
Săulești AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Founded
1525
Postal Code
337012

🇷🇴 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 Rișculița

What is the population of Rișculița?

Rișculița has a population of 551 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Rișculița expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,816, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rișculița?

Rișculița has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rișculița?

There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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