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Bureya, Russia

Amur Oblast · Russia

Bureya is a small city in Amur Oblast, Russia with a population of 5,383. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

5,383 Population 1/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yakutsk Timezone

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People

Population5,383
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population5,383
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates49.8129°, 129.8128°
TimezoneAsia/Yakutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceAmur Oblast
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average-14°F (-25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Bureya

Bureya is a small city in Russia (Amur Oblast) with a population of 5,383. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from -14°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yakutsk.

Bureya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 84°F. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

-14°F Jan (-25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below Russia avg
January Average-14°F (-25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area6,254.0 sq mi (16,197.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.8129°N, 129.8128°W
TimezoneAsia/Yakutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Russia avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 11, 2023.

Jun 4, 1994 61 km S of Arkhara, Russia M4.5 108 km
Jul 24, 1998 27 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia M4.5 139 km
Jul 24, 1998 33 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia M4.3 143 km
May 14, 2000 52 km SSW of Arkhara, Russia M4.2 95 km
Jun 11, 2023 55 km N of Xinqing, China M4.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2018 BUREYA, FAR EASTERN RUSSIA Meteorological 90.0 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -14°F (-25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February -3°F (-19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in
December -8°F (-22°C) 0.4 in

Bureya has a seasonal temperature swing of 84°F / from -14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bureya

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Бурейская школа. Отделение № 1
Бурейская школа
Бурейская школа. Отделение начальной школы
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Museums in Bureya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей техники (можно лазить)
Музей трудовой и боевой славы

Farmers Markets in Bureya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Китайский рынок
Рынок

Train Stations in Bureya

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Бурея

Banks in Bureya

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank

Stadiums & Teams in Bureya

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Airports Near Bureya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arkhara AirportSmall Airport
Zavitinsk Air BaseSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yakutsk

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bureya

What is the population of Bureya?

Bureya has a population of 5,383 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,254.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bureya?

Bureya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average -14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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