Prahova, Romania
Plopeni
Plopeni is a small town in Prahova, Romania, 254 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,709 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now10°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population6,709
Local time08:12
45.05° N, 25.95° EElevation 254 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal code105900October: high / low17° / 5°
Rain this month48mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Plopeni at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:42 · 18:2010 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 16:49Next holiday30 NovemberSaint Andrew's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month-5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
91 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
34 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Plopeni
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 92%
Today23 Oct16°9°9.4 mm
Sat24 Oct18°4°
Sun25 Oct18°6°
Mon26 Oct19°5°
Tue27 Oct16°5°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°2°
Thu29 Oct17°2°
Fri30 Oct16°6°
Sat31 Oct12°4°
When to go to Plopeni
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 30 | 34 | 63 | 65 | 62 | 53 | 60 | 79 | 71 | 34 | 30 |
| High | 3° | 6° | 11° | 17° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 23° | 17° | 10° | 4° |
| Low | -5° | -4° | 0° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 10° | 5° | 1° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 36 | 34 | 37 | 50 | 67 | 91 | 80 | 69 | 52 | 48 | 46 | 48 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
What's on in Plopeni
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Plopeni
13 km
Ion Luca Caragiale National College in PloieștiBuilt 1938
13 km
Central Market Hall in Ploiești
15 km
Monument to the Romanian War of Independence, PloieștiBuilt 1897
5 km
Zamfira Monastery
13 km
„Școala de Arte și Meserii”, azi Direcția Administrația Domeniului Public și Privat
14 km
Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe - Vechi din Ploiești
Museum13 km
Nichita Stănescu memorial house
Museum14 km
C.C. Dobrescu house in PloieștiOutdoors around Plopeni
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Poiana VărbilăuCamp sites
0.3 kmCamping COLINA FARMCamp sites
0.9 kmAcvariulAquariums
1 kmBucov (Ploieşti) Zoological GardenZoos
2.1 kmZoological GardenZoos
2.1 kmNature around Plopeni
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Romania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Plopeni
Earthquakes around Plopeni
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195034magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record19within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Paltin 4 km →1977 · 102 km
7.2Lunca Jariștei 9 km ↗1986 · 62 km
7.0Păulești 6 km ↓1990 · 104 km
6.3Paltin 5 km ↗1990 · 106 km
Plopeni from above
Around Plopeni34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Vărbilău RiverNature5.1 kmMisleiNature11 kmTelegaNature3.0 kmCosmina RiverNature3.4 kmBughea River, PrahovaNature11 kmDoftana River, PrahovaNature17 kmRazoareMountain40 kmRadila MareMountain34 kmRadila MicaMountain34 kmDoamnele TituleniMountain38 kmMuntele ClăbucetuMountain38 kmMoasaMountain32 kmIon Luca Caragiale National College in PloieștiMonument13 kmCentral Market Hall in PloieștiMonument13 kmMonument to the Romanian War of Independence, PloieștiMonument15 kmZamfira MonasteryMonument5.0 km„Școala de Arte și Meserii”, azi Direcția Administrația Domeniului Public și PrivatMonument13 kmBiserica Sfântul Gheorghe - Vechi din PloieștiMonument14 kmHoly Friday church in PloieștiMonument13 kmPrahova County courthouse in PloieștiMonument14 kmNichita Stănescu memorial houseMuseum13 kmC.C. Dobrescu house in PloieștiMuseum14 kmHistory and Archeology County Museum in PloieștiMuseum14 kmGhiță Ionescu house in PloieștiMuseum14 kmClock Museum in PloieștiMuseum14 kmGara VecheStation0.3 kmPlopeniStation0.4 kmPlopeni SatStation1.8 kmPloieștiPlace12 kmCâmpinaPlace19 kmBucovPlace14 kmStrejnicuPlace15 kmVălenii de MuntePlace16 kmPăuleștiPlace5.5 km
Postal code
105900
Getting to Plopeni
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTP
54 kmBucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International AirportBBU
62 kmBrașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHV
80 kmGara VecheRailway station
0.3 kmPlopeniRailway station
0.4 kmPlopeni SatRailway station
1.8 kmPlaces near Plopeni
Places with a climate like Plopeni
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Plopeni?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Plopeni.
What is the hottest month in Plopeni?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Plopeni?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Plopeni?
June is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Plopeni?
The postal code of Plopeni is 105900.