Veștem, Romania

Sibiu County · Romania

Veștem is a small town in Sibiu County, Romania with a population of 1,715. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,715 Population 9/sq mi density

1,257 ft Elevation 383 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

24.7 in Annual Rain

Europe / Bucharest Timezone

$18,468 Median Income

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2.6 / 5.0

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2.6 / 5.0

$18,468 median income

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About Veștem

Șelimbăr is a commune in central Romania, in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania, to the east of the county seat Sibiu. The village of Șelimbăr has been known to exist since 1323 and is the site of the Battle of Șelimbăr.

People

Population1,715

Density9/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$18,468

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)

Rain24.7 in/yr

Sunny Days291/yr

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)

Population	1,715
Population Density	9 / sq mi
Elevation	1,257 ft (383 m)
Coordinates	45.7175°, 24.2396°
Timezone	Europe/Bucharest
Country	🇷🇴 Romania
State / Province	Sibiu County
Average Temperature	47°F (9°C)
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	24.7 inches (627 mm)
Annual Snowfall	3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income	$18,468

About Veștem

Veștem is a small town in Romania (Sibiu County) with a population of 1,715. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Veștem is $18,468, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Veștem vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income	$18,468
	75% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Veștem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below Romania avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,257 ft (383 m)
Area	196.0 sq mi (507.7 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7175°N, 24.2396°W
Timezone	Europe/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"

35% below Romania avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 20, 2023.

Feb 14, 2023	0 km ESE of Lele?ti, Romania	M5.6	106 km
Feb 13, 2023	0 km ESE of Dobri?a, Romania	M5.0	105 km
Mar 20, 2023	2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania	M4.9	112 km
May 23, 1993	3 km WNW of Sinaia, Romania	M4.7	107 km
Sep 8, 2013	1 km WSW of General Berthelot, Romania	M4.6	107 km
Jan 1, 2012	4 km W of Albeni, Romania	M4.5	94 km
Feb 17, 2023	Romania	M4.5	116 km
Feb 16, 2023	0 km NW of Arcani, Romania	M4.4	112 km
Oct 25, 1995	11 km S of Crivina, Romania	M4.3	140 km
Mar 19, 2020	8 km NNW of Glod, Romania	M4.3	101 km
Sep 8, 2013	2 km NNE of Tote?ti, Romania	M4.3	105 km
Aug 20, 2023	3 km S of Stăneşti, Romania	M4.3	105 km
May 19, 2004	1 km SW of Sl?nic, Romania	M4.2	74 km
Feb 14, 2005	7 km ENE of Borlova, Romania	M4.2	145 km
Feb 22, 2023	3 km SSE of Pe?ti?ani, Romania	M4.0	120 km
Jul 18, 2023	4 km SSW of Peştişani, Romania	M4.0	122 km
Dec 21, 1999	2 km SSW of Tele?ti, Romania	M3.8	123 km
Jan 28, 1995	14 km NW of Dâmbovicioara, Romania	M3.8	70 km
Nov 28, 1995	1 km NW of Livadia, Romania	M3.7	56 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of ?inca Veche, Romania	M3.6	69 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.3 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in

Veștem has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Veștem

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
PlayRadio Urban	-	AAC 192 kbps
Eveniment FM Sibiu 103.2	dance, house	MP3 128 kbps
Vocea Credinței	crestin, religios	MP3 128 kbps
Blaj Radio	catolic, religios	MP3 128 kbps
gofm.ro	chansons françaises, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
goFM	top hits	MP3 128 kbps
Sibiu Radio -Sibiu 91.1 FM	local news, local radio	MP3 128 kbps
Transilvania -statia Mediaș 97.2 FM	local news, local radio	MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Veștem

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
"ASTRA" Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization
"ASTRA" Museum of Transylvanian Civilisation
"August von Spiess" Hunting Museum
"Emil Sigerus" Museum of Saxon Ethnography and Folk Art
"Franz Binder" World Ethnography Museum
"Mihai Eminescu House" Museum of Icons and Church Objects
"Octavian Goga" Memorial Collection
"Sigmond Dachler" Museum
Altemberger House History Museum
Arme și trofee de vânătoare
ASTRA National Museum Complex
Avrig Museum
Boita Village Collection
Brukenthal National Museum
Casa Memorială Emil Cioran
Cisnădie Ethnographic Collection
Colecția Etnografică "Anuța și Aurel Achim"
Dinosaurs from the Garden Exhibition
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum Exhibition
Ethnographic Village Museum
Galeria de Artă Contemporană
History of Pharmacy Exhibition
Immersive Museum Sibiu
Interethnic Museum of Hârtibaciu Valley
Landeskirchliches Museum
Michelsberger Heimatmuseum
Muzeul Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București
Muzeul Landlerilor
Muzeul Memorial General David Paprogescu
Muzeul Turnu Roșu
Natural History Museum
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Palatul Brukenthal Avrig
Steam Locomotives Museum
Textile Industry History Museum Exhibition
Turnu Rosu Village Exhibition
Turnul Dulgherilor

Libraries in Veștem

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Bâlea		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Hipodrom		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA - Filiala Vasile Aaron		0.0
Biblioteca ASTRA-filiala V.Aurie		0.0
Biblioteca Institutului de Cercetări Socio-Umane Sibiu		0.0
Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul A		0.0
Biblioteca Județeană ASTRA Sibiu, Corpul B		0.0
Biblioteca Universitară "Lucian Blaga"		0.0

Farmers Markets in Veștem

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Habermann Market
Piață
Piața Agro-Alimentară Tălmaciu
Piața Agroalimentară
Piața Agroalimentară Sticla
Piata Cibin
Piața Rahovei
Piața țărănească Rășinari
Târgul de Crăciun

Hotels in Veștem

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fântânița Haiducului

Kaptain

Restaurants in Veștem

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Haiducesc

Cafes in Veștem

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hug the Mug

Gas Stations in Veștem

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gazprom

MOL

Petrom

RO #11124613711

Socar

Stadiums & Teams in Veștem

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Veștem

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Ski Vidra	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sibiu Telescaun Oncești Păltiniș	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Arena Platoș	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Veștem

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Sibiu International Airport	SBZ	Large Airport
Măgura Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mediaș (Flamingo) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ruck Ventilatoare private airstrip	-	Small Airport
Salonti Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Sibiu Hermann Oberth Airfield	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Veștem

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Biserica Ortodoxă Cuvioasa Paraschiva Veștem (1897)
Schitul Veștem

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Bucharest

Elevation

390 m (1,280 ft)

Founded

1494

Postal Code

557262

🇷🇴 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 Veștem

What is the population of Veștem?

Veștem has a population of 1,715 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 196.0 square miles.

Is Veștem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,468, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Veștem?

Veștem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Veștem?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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