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Ungheni

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ungheni month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ungheni are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and June the wettest (about 78 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January3.6-4.2304.8
February6.5-2.2315.8
March11.30.7357.6
April17.15.6489.7
May21.510.47211.1
June26.816.17812.5
July28.517.76112.9
August28.917.33412.4
September23.612.84310.0
October16.97.0497.5
November9.62.7454.3
December5.1-0.8363.5

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1462

    The first historical mention of Ungheni dates to 20 August 1462.

  2. Documented history · 1875

    A railway between Ungheni and Chișinău was built in 1875 by Russia in preparation for the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878.

  3. Documented history · 1940

    During World War II, it was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1940, then recaptured by Romania in 1941, and then re-occupied by the Soviet Union in 1944, within which it formed part of the Moldavian SSR.

  4. First historical mention of Ungheni

    Documented on 20 August 1462.

  5. Construction of railway to Chișinău

    Built in 1875 by Russia ahead of the Russo‑Turkish War (1877‑1878).

Current public leadership

  • Vitalie Vrabie

    Wikidata currently records this person as Ungheni's head of government. Moldovan politician.

People associated with this place

  • Vanotek

    Wikidata records Ungheni as this person's place of birth. Romanian producer and disc jockey.

  • Constantin Bejenaru

    Wikidata records Ungheni as this person's place of birth. Moldovan-born Romanian boxer.

  • Eugen Carpov

    Wikidata records Ungheni as this person's place of birth. Former Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova.

  • Natalia Munteanu

    Wikidata records Ungheni as this person's place of birth. Moldovan association football player.

  • Anatolie Arhire

    Listed in the source as a person associated with natives.

Historical figures

  • I. A. L. Diamond

    Wikidata records Ungheni as this historical figure's place of birth. American screenwriter (1920–1988).

  • Shmuel Cohen

    Wikidata records Ungheni as this historical figure's place of birth. Moldovan composer; composer of the Israeli National Anthem (1870–1940).

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Ungheni yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Unghiul

    Local newspaper of Ungheni.

  • Expresul de Ungheni

    Local newspaper of Ungheni.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Ungheni, in brief

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02 · History

How Ungheni took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ungheni

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ungheni

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ungheni

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ungheni

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ungheni

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ungheni

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ungheni

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01 · Q&A

Where is Ungheni located and what are its coordinates?

Ungheni is situated in Moldova at geographic coordinates 47.2102, 27.8001 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ungheni?

Ungheni has a recorded population of approximately 34,422 and observes the Europe/Chisinau time zone (MDL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ungheni?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ungheni include ro, ru, gag, tr, and the circulating currency is MDL.

04 · Q&A

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