Valea Mare, Romania
Olt · Romania
Valea Mare is a mid-size city in Olt, Romania with a population of 63,487. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 56°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 Valea Mare
Valea Mare is a commune in Olt County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bârca, Recea, Turia, Valea Mare and Zorleasca.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,487 |
| Population Density | 8,650 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4667°, 24.4333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| State / Province | Olt |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.7 inches (601 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.7 inches (37 cm) |
About Valea Mare
Valea Mare is a mid-size city in Romania (Olt) with a population of 63,487. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.
Climate in Valea Mare
Valea Mare has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 606 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above Romania avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4667°N, 24.4333°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Bucharest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Valea Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.3").
Radio Stations near Valea Mare
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stabil Pitești | manele, petrecere | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Arges | romanian folk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Valea Mare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "St. Elias" Church Museum Collection | ||||
| "Theodor Balasel" Memorial House | ||||
| Brancoveni Monastery Museum | ||||
| Casa Memorială Gib Mihăescu | ||||
| Casa Memorială Nicolae Ceaușescu | ||||
| Centrul Militar Slatina | ||||
| Centrul Muzeal „Aviator Alexandru Şerbănescu” | ||||
| Clocociov Monastery Museum | ||||
| Colecția de Arheologie și Etnografie | ||||
| Colecție Muzeală din Poboru | ||||
| Museum | ||||
| Olt County Museum | ||||
| Vineyard and Wine Museum |
Libraries in Valea Mare
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Județeană „Ion Minulescu” | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipală Drăgășani | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valea Mare
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Drăgășani | |||||
| Piața Frații Buzești | |||||
| PIATA ZAHANA |
Gas Stations in Valea Mare
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Valea Mare
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valea Mare
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | Large Airport |
| Balta Verde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Geamăna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Topoloveni Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valea Mare
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Biserica Buicești - Cuvioasa Paraschiva | |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Valea Mare |
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What is the population of Valea Mare?
Valea Mare has a population of 63,487 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 8,650 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valea Mare?
Valea Mare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.
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