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Scânteiești, Romania

Galați County · Romania

Scânteiești is a small town in Galați County, Romania with a population of 926. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
926 Population 18/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Scânteiești

Scânteiești

Scânteiești is a commune in Galați County, Western Moldavia, Romania, with a population of 2,686 people. It is composed of two villages, Fântânele and Scânteiești.

People

Population926
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population926
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates45.6833°, 27.9833°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceGalați County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.7 inches (60 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Scânteiești

Scânteiești is a small town in Romania (Galați County) with a population of 926. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Scânteiești is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Scânteiești vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Scânteiești

Scânteiești has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -3.9° / 2.3° 33.7
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -2.4° / 5.2° 25.9
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F 1.6° / 11° 33.1
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.6° 40.3
May 18°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.8° 49.8
Jun 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.8° 62.5
Jul 24°C / 75°F 18° / 30.1° 54.2
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30° 34.0
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 45.5
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.2° 50.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 3° / 10° 37.7
Dec 1°C / 34°F -2° / 3.9° 41.1
Scânteiești enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Romania avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area50.9 sq mi (131.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates45.6833°N, 27.9833°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Romania avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 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 M7.0 104 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 95 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 107 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 142 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 109 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 97 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 107 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 122 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 134 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 131 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 103 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 109 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 120 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 100 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 110 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 113 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 113 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 95 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 46 km
Jan 31, 2020 5 km NW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Scânteiești has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Scânteiești

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Xtream Romania club, dance MP3 128 kbps
Love Marilena Galați dance, etno MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM România clubbing, dance MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Scânteiești

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Paul Paltanea" History Museum
"Suhurlui Rural House" Cultural Setting
Colecția Muzeală
Complexul Etno-Cultural Văleni
Museum of the Lower Danube Bishopric
Muzeul Casa Colecțiilor (temporarily closed)
Muzeul Episcopiei Dunării de Jos
Muzeul Ținutului Cahul
Prince Cuza House Museum
Roșcani Church Museum Collection
Village Museum
Visual Arts Museum
White House

Libraries in Scânteiești

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandria0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca comunală0.0
Biblioteca Independența0.0
Biblioteca pentru copii „Grigore Vieru”0.0
Biblioteca Publică Raională Cahul „Andrei Ciurunga”0.0
Biblioteca V. A. Urechia0.0
Libraria Donaris0.0

Farmers Markets in Scânteiești

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agroland
Complex Micro 40
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Centrală
Piața Centrală
Piata Centrala - Hale
Piața Locală
Talcioc Galați

Stadiums & Teams in Scânteiești

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Scânteiești

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cahul International AirportMedium Airport
Tulcea Danube Delta AirportTCEMedium Airport
Zhovtneve Air BaseMedium Airport
Aerial Club VădeniSmall Airport
Amicii Dabija AirfieldSmall Airport
Baimaclia AirstripSmall Airport
Chervonoarmiis'ke AirstripSmall Airport
Ianca AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Scânteiești

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Audionova
Avant Medica
Cabinet Medical Obstetrica Ginecologie
Danubius Medica
Medical Centre "Sanavita"
Medlife
Pneumologie si Medicina somnului - Dr. Anamaria Necula
Romar Medical

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scânteiești

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Gheorghe"
Biserica „Sfinții Împărați Constantin și Elena"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Founded
1448
Postal Code
807100

🇷🇴 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 Scânteiești

What is the population of Scânteiești?

Scânteiești has a population of 926 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.

Is Scânteiești expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Scânteiești?

Scânteiești enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scânteiești?

There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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