Şimian, Romania

Mehedinți County · Romania

Şimian is a mid-size city in Mehedinți County, Romania with a population of 79,865. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

79,865 Population 2,862/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone

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About Şimian

Şimian

Drobeta-Turnu Severin, colloquially Severin, is a city in Mehedinți County, Oltenia, Romania, on the northern bank of the Danube, close to the Iron Gates. It is one of six Romanian county seats lying on the river Danube. "Drobeta" is the name of the ancient Dacian and Roman towns at the site, and the modern town of Turnu Severin received the additional name of Drobeta during Nicolae Ceaușescu's national-communist dictatorship as part of his myth-making efforts.

People

Population79,865
Density2,862/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population79,865
Population Density2,862 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates44.6142°, 22.7072°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvinceMehedinți County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (619 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)

About Şimian

Şimian is a mid-size city in Romania (Mehedinți County) with a population of 79,865. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

Climate in Şimian

Şimian has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 699 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -10° / 11.5° 66.0
Feb 3°C / 37°F -6.8° / 15.7° 28.5
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F -4.3° / 20° 40.9
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -1.5° / 23.9° 58.2
May 15.6°C / 60°F 4.7° / 27.6° 76.9
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 10.1° / 34.5° 81.7
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 11.9° / 37.7° 61.5
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 13.4° / 37.2° 58.3
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 7.2° / 32.2° 43.0
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 1.6° / 26.1° 38.1
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.6° / 20.7° 75.6
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -5.2° / 12.6° 70.0
Şimian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Romania avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²)
Population Density2,862/sq mi
Coordinates44.6142°N, 22.7072°E
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Romania avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 14, 2023 0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania M5.6 67 km
Jul 18, 1991 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania M5.6 39 km
Feb 13, 2023 0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania M5.0 69 km
Mar 20, 2023 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania M4.9 61 km
Oct 28, 1991 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia M4.8 107 km
Aug 2, 1991 4 km ENE of Velika Greda, Serbia M4.7 147 km
May 24, 2002 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania M4.7 88 km
Sep 8, 2013 1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania M4.6 111 km
Feb 17, 2023 Romania M4.5 59 km
Sep 26, 1996 10 km SW of Lapovo, Serbia M4.5 145 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 148 km
Aug 2, 2002 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania M4.5 87 km
Jan 1, 2012 4 km W of Albeni, Romania M4.5 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania M4.4 62 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 149 km
Jul 31, 1991 5 km NNW of Veliki Gaj, Serbia M4.3 147 km
Sep 8, 2013 2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania M4.3 110 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania M4.3 25 km
Aug 20, 2023 3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania M4.3 67 km
Dec 16, 1994 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia M4.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Şimian has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Şimian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești" Museum
"Iron Gate Hydropower Station" Exhibition
"Iron Gates" Region Museum
"Tudor Vladimirescu" Fortified Manor House (Cula)
Arheoloski muzej Djerdapa
Art Museum
Complexul arhitectonic Ada-Kaleh
Museul Hidrocentralei Porțile de Fier

Libraries in Şimian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centru Cultural Godeanu0.0

Farmers Markets in Şimian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazarul Dunărea
Piața Crihala
Piața Meva
Piața Mircea
Piața Mircea

Hotels in Şimian

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Eden

Restaurants in Şimian

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salt & Pepper
Scrumbia Dunării

Train Stations in Şimian

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drobeta Turnu Severin Est
Drobeta Turnu Severin Mf.

Gas Stations in Şimian

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOL
Petrom
RO #3334249603
RO #7730979383

Stadiums & Teams in Şimian

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Şimian

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stațiunea Turistică Semenic 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casa Baraj 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolfsberg Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Şimian

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield-Small Airport
Bor Airport-Small Airport
Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield-Small Airport
Vidin Smurdan Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şimian

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica „Sfântul Cuvios Dorotei de Gaza”
Biserica Șimian

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Area
57.4 km² (22.2 mi²)
Founded
1833
Postal Code
220004–220256
Mayor
Marius-Vasile Screciu
Website
primariadrobeta.ro/
Twinned With
Orly

🇷🇴 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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What is the population of Şimian?

Şimian has a population of 79,865 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 2,862 people per square mile, spread across 27.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şimian?

Şimian has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

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