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Danube · km 370 · ROMANIA

Călărași

Historical Danube levels at Călărași, Romania

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−172cmLast reading 2 days ago (4 November 2026)

Gauge zero: 7.306 m (Black Sea)

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Compared with normal
19 of 19
years had more water on 4 November
Navigation threshold
−140 cm
vs LDC (−32 cm)
Forecast peak
−148 cm
Sun 8

Water level (cm)

04/11/2026 07:00 EET

+48h: −162 cm+72h: −156 cm+96h: −151 cm+120h: −148 cm
06/10/2026Date08/11/2026
  • Water level (cm)
  • Water temperature (°C) · right axis
  • Forecast
  • normal for the date (previous years)
  • Older series from another gauge, converted to this gauge
06/10/2026 – 04/11/2026 · 30 days · LDC −32 cm — above the displayed range · Alert level 550 cm — above the displayed range · HDC 608 cm — above the displayed range · Flood level 620 cm — above the displayed range · Forecast 03/11/2026· Older series from another gauge, converted to this gauge· Water temperature (°C), on the right axis. · Source: national hydrological institutes

Full series: download CSV

On 4 November, the water at Călărași is at −172 cm, 10 cm higher than yesterday. The current level is 140 cm below LDC* and 780 cm below HDC**.

* LDC: Low water level Danube Commission - the minimum acceptable level (-32 cm). ** HDC: High water level Danube Commission - the maximum acceptable level (608 cm).

Next 5 days

Forecast for the next 24–120 hours. Glossary

The forecast for the next day was within 10 cm on 99% of the days in the last 90 days.

How close the forecast was over the last 90 days, on average: for the next day 3.2 cm · for the second day 3.8 cm · for the third day 4.6 cm.

The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 47 hours ago.

On the Danube, upstream and downstream

At a glance

The Călărași gauge measures the Danube at river km 370 (Romania). The latest available reading is −172 cm, from 4 November 2026; the station has not reported since. Compared with the same day over the past 30 years, the level on 4 November 2026 is among the lowest 5% (percentile 0). In 20 years of measurements, the highest level was 692 cm (7 July 2010) and the lowest −209 cm (12 October 2026). On the Danube, the neighbours are Silistra upstream and Cernavodă downstream. How close the forecast was over the last 90 days, on average: for the next day 3.2 cm · for the second day 3.8 cm · for the third day 4.6 cm. The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 47 hours ago.

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What does today's water level mean?
The latest available reading is −172 cm, from 4 November 2026; the station has not reported since. The station usually reports once a day; the latest reading came 47 hours ago.

Conditions

Forecast +24 h
−172 cm · ±0 vs today
Forecast +72 h
−156 cm · +16 cm vs today
Air
2–11 °C
Wind
6.1 m/s

Nearby gauges

On the opposite bank (Bulgaria), the same stretch of the river is also measured here: Danube water level at Silistra (5 km). Upstream on the Danube: Danube level at Oltenița (60 km). Downstream on the Danube: water level at Cernavodă (70 km). The nearest large city on the river: Danube river level at Ruse (125 km).

Station map

Călărași — −172 cmSilistra — −90 cmCernavodă — −233 cmSlobozia — 132 cmCernavodă SPC Aval — 687 cm
Stations on the map: 5

Statistics

Minimum, mean and maximum of the daily levels, with the days spent below LDC or above HDC — useful for navigation, agriculture and flood history.

Download the series (CSV)

Last 30 days

30 station-days with data

Minimum
−209cm12/10/2026
Mean
−200cm
Maximum
−172cm04/11/2026

30 days below LDC0 days above HDC

Last 12 months

365 station-days with data

Minimum
−209cm12/10/2026
Mean
5cm
Maximum
345cm05/03/2026

139 days below LDC0 days above HDC

Whole history (2002–2026)

7,293 station-days with data

Minimum
−209cm12/10/2026
Mean
161cm
Maximum
692cm07/07/2010

905 days below LDC31 days above HDC

Record high
692 cm07/07/2010
Record low
−209 cm12/10/2026

By year

By year
YearMinimumMeanMaximumdays below LDCdays above HDCstation-days with data
2026−209−63451380308
2025−129373661180365
2024−93161439440366
2023−109225481350365
2022−141573201080365
2021−87165492470365
2020−61106412140366
2019−141135598670365
2018−121174622646359
2017−55138420170361
2016−58201589170366
2015−81178494610360
2014326662107365
2013−76221605310346
2012−97125456350366
2011−122108497750357
2010138367692018365
2009−57201500110365
2008−45159413130306
2007−43121370100184
2002−820837100328

Monthly mean

2025-12: Mean 118 cm (−6–240)11825/122026-01: Mean 66 cm (−55–133)6626/012026-02: Mean 218 cm (154–334)21826/022026-03: Mean 188 cm (40–345)18826/032026-04: Mean 188 cm (73–295)18826/042026-05: Mean 17 cm (−45–104)1726/052026-06: Mean −9 cm (−30–35)−926/062026-07: Mean −114 cm (−160–−40)−11426/072026-08: Mean −187 cm (−199–−162)−18726/082026-09: Mean −183 cm (−202–−20)−18326/092026-10: Mean −200 cm (−209–−180)−20026/102026-11: Mean −183 cm (−192–−172)−18326/11

This year against the historical range

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Minimum–MaximumMean2026The band is the minimum–maximum of previous years for each calendar day; the line is the current year.

The daily series uses the first reading of each day.

Historical Danube levels at Călărași

Historical Danube levels at Călărași
DateWater level (cm)LDC*HDC**
−172−32608
−182−32608
−188−32608
−192−32608
−192−32608
−190−32608
−191−32608

Weather

The minimum temperature was 2°C, while the maximum temperature was 11°C. The feels-like temperature was −0°C, the wind speed was 6.1 m/s, the humidity was 94%, and the atmospheric pressure was 1,022 hPa.

min
2°C
max
11°C
feels like
−0°C
wind
6.1 m/s
humidity
94%
pressure
1,022 hPa

About the city

About Călărași

Location: Călărași is located in southern Romania, on the left bank of the Danube River, approximately 120 kilometers southeast of Bucharest. It is an important port city and serves as the administrative center of Călărași County.

Coordinates: 44°12'00"N, 27°20'00"E

Area: Approximately 133.69 km² (51.6 sq mi)

Population: Approximately 65,000 inhabitants (as of recent census)

Administrative Division: Călărași County, Romania

Historical Significance

Călărași has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The area was originally settled by the Getae and Dacians, and later became part of the Roman Empire. The city's name is derived from the Romanian word "călăraș" (horseman), reflecting its historical role as a military outpost and cavalry station.

During the Middle Ages, Călărași developed as an important trading post on the Danube. Under Ottoman rule, the city became a significant administrative and commercial center. In the 19th century, Călărași experienced growth as a port city, benefiting from its strategic position on the Danube and its proximity to Bucharest.

After Romania's independence and unification, Călărași continued to develop as an important industrial and commercial center. The city played a crucial role in Romania's economic development, particularly in agriculture and transportation. Today, Călărași is a modern city and remains an important port on the Danube River.

Importance on the Danube River

Călărași holds a strategic position on the Danube River, serving as an important port and transportation hub in southern Romania. The city's port facilities handle significant commercial traffic, including cargo ships, container vessels, and bulk carriers transporting goods throughout Europe via the Danube waterway.

The city serves as a critical monitoring point for Danube water levels, as it represents an important measurement station for the middle and lower Danube sections. Water level data from Călărași is essential for navigation safety, flood management, and environmental monitoring. The port's infrastructure accommodates both commercial shipping and passenger vessels, making it a key transportation hub.

The port of Călărași handles various types of cargo, including agricultural products, construction materials, and general merchandise. The city's location makes it a key point for managing water resources, flood control, and environmental protection in the Danube region. Monitoring water levels at Călărași provides crucial data for understanding the behavior of the Danube River system in this critical section.

Tourism and Attractions

Călărași offers visitors a blend of historical sites, cultural attractions, and natural beauty along the Danube. The city features several museums and historical monuments, including the Călărași History Museum, which showcases the region's rich past and its role as a port city.