Urechești, Romania
Gorj County · Romania
Urechești is a mid-size city in Gorj County, Romania with a population of 73,545. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°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 Urechești
Târgu Jiu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌtɨrɡu ˈʒiw], is the capital of Gorj County in the Oltenia region of Romania. It is situated on the Southern Sub-Carpathians, on the banks of the river Jiu. Eight localities are administered by the city: Bârsești, Drăgoieni, Iezureni, Polata, Preajba Mare, Romanești, Slobozia, and Ursați.
People
Climate
| Population | 73,545 |
| Population Density | 2,280 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9608°, 23.2741° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Gorj County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (918 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
About Urechești
Urechești is a mid-size city in Romania (Gorj County) with a population of 73,545. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Urechești
Urechești has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 32.3 sq mi (83.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9608°N, 23.2741°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Urechești has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Urechești
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95.7 BIG FM (US) | oldies | AAC | |
| Târgu Jiu Radio - RTJ 97.8 FM | local, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Crasna | latino, manele | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Urechești
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Alexandru stefulescu" Gorj County Museum | ||||
| "Ion Popescu Voitesti" Memorial House | ||||
| "Maria Apostol" Museum Collection | ||||
| Art Museum | ||||
| Cartianu House Ethnographic Collection | ||||
| Casa Memorială Constantin Brâncuși | ||||
| Casa Memorială Ecaterina Teodoroiu | ||||
| Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House | ||||
| Folk Architecture Museum of Gorj | ||||
| Muzeul Cula Cartianu | ||||
| Village Collection | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Urechești
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibleoteca Olimpia Bratu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunală Văgiuleşti | 0.0 | |||||
| Librărie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Urechești
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Centrală |
Stadiums & Teams in Urechești
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Urechești
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straja Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parâng | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Vidra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domeniul Schiabil Șureanu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Urechești
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Balta Verde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barza Târgu-Jiu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mihăița Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Predeşti SkyFun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Urechești?
Urechești has a population of 73,545 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 2,280 people per square mile, spread across 32.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Urechești?
Urechești has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
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