Location & Surroundings
Straja is a country in Gorj County, Romania, at 1,440 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lupeni, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Bucharest is about 245 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: Vârful Staja
Basic Data
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 18' 0" N, 23° 16' 0" E
- Elevation 1440 m (DEM: 1486 m)
- Timezone Europe/Bucharest
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leu (RON)
- Phone Prefix +40
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:31
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 9 h 58 min
Other mountains nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Straja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Straja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.1 to 7.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 7.3 | 1.8 | 335 | 55 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.8 | 3.4 | 357 | 86 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 79.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.1 | 0.2 | 85 | 80 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.9 | 0.7 | 158 | 85 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.4 | 1.4 | 195 | 57 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 345.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.3 | 0.2 | 88 | 90 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.0 | 1.3 | 159 | 90 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.1 | 0.9 | 165 | 93 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.6 | 1.5 | 184 | 62 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 339.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.2 | 0.3 | 53 | 90 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.4 | 0.3 | 49 | 81 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.6 | 0.5 | 108 | 70 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.9 | 1.9 | 171 | 58 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 283.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Straja?
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.1 to 7.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Straja today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 9h 58m.
What is the local time in Straja?
Local time is 21:31. Time zone: Europe/Bucharest (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Straja?
Straja is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Straja?
Elevation about 1,440 m. DEM 1,486 m.
Where is Straja located?
It is at 45.30000, 23.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Straja in?
It is in Romania.