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Chemal, Russia

Altai · Russia

Chemal is a small town in Altai, Russia with a population of 3,284. Elevation: 1,322 ft (403 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,284 Population 9/sq mi density
1,322 ft Elevation 403 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Barnaul Timezone

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About Chemal

Chemal

Chemal is a rural locality and the administrative center of Chemalsky District of the Altai Republic, Russia. Population: 3,602 (2010 census); 3,266 (2002 census);

People

Population3,284
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Population3,284
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Coordinates51.4216°, 85.9906°
TimezoneAsia/Barnaul
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceAltai
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)

About Chemal

Chemal is a small town in Russia (Altai) with a population of 3,284. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Barnaul.

Climate in Chemal

Chemal has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 569 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 79.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 115.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 24.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 13.2
Chemal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below Russia avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area375.2 sq mi (971.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates51.4216°N, 85.9906°W
TimezoneAsia/Barnaul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 31, 2024.

Sep 13, 2019 43 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia M5.0 130 km
Jul 30, 2012 43 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia M4.9 129 km
Feb 10, 2024 28 km WSW of Ust’-Kan, Russia M4.7 129 km
Sep 13, 2019 48 km ENE of Inya, Russia M4.7 126 km
Aug 9, 2016 34 km NNW of Ust’-Koksa, Russia M4.6 100 km
Mar 20, 2007 35 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia M4.6 137 km
Aug 31, 2024 41 km W of Ulagan, Russia M4.5 131 km
Apr 17, 1996 47 km ESE of Ust’-Kan, Russia M4.4 84 km
Sep 21, 2019 40 km NE of Inya, Russia M4.2 102 km
Mar 18, 2021 33 km NE of Inya, Russia M4.2 106 km
Apr 2, 2006 southwestern Siberia, Russia M4.1 115 km
Sep 13, 2019 40 km NE of Inya, Russia M4.0 111 km
Oct 11, 2003 38 km W of Aktash, Russia M3.9 145 km
Jan 15, 2004 42 km NW of Aktash, Russia M3.8 133 km
Aug 3, 2007 46 km NW of Aktash, Russia M3.8 128 km
Oct 2, 2003 12 km SW of Inya, Russia M3.7 120 km
May 11, 2008 37 km WNW of Aktash, Russia M3.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in

Chemal has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 8°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Chemal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Чемальская школа - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chemal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chemal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art gallery
Fort Kuyum
The Paleopark
Вау!
Гончарня
Десятиручка
Музей А.К. и Т.П. Бардиных
Музей алтайского быта
Художественно-мемориальный музей им. Г.И. Чорос-Гуркина
Чемальский краеведческий музей

Libraries in Chemal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Аюлинская сельская библиотека0.0

Hotels in Chemal

62 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 пятниц
Gorki
Green House
Holidays in Altay
KLEVER resort & spa
List
Priroda
Royal Comfort
Айтау Спортинг-Отель
Алтай у Петрухи
АлтынГУМ
Ареда 3
База Лешего
Берёзовый Берег
Богатыри
Бумеранг
В гостях у Любы
В сосновом бору
Ван
Визит
Высокие горы
Гармония
Гармония
Горная Поляна
Добрый кот
Дом у Катуни
Ель
Жемчужина
Зелёный дом
Зелёный свет
ИвАнна
Исток 04
Кедр
Кедровка
Лазурный берег
Лес и горы
Марьин остров
Мой Чемал
Нахот
Семейная идиллия
Серебряные родники
Солнце Алтая
Счастье здесь
Таурус-Алтай
Три Медведя
тур.база "Долина Катуни"
У Гришаевых
У Татьяны
Усадьба Баевых
Усадьба Бачуриных
Усадьба Каменевых
Усадьба на Мира
Усадьба под горой
Усадьба Филипповых
Фараонова дача
Цветы Алтая
Чемалка
Чемальский рассвет
Чемальское Заречье
Чемальское подворье
Эрлагол
Ягодка

Cafes in Chemal

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Max Grill
Ван
ВВП
Вкусняшка
Золотой Марал
Кора
Лора
Рамилла
Рандеву
Сказка
У Айка
У Тиграна
Фрегат
Хорошая недорогая столовая
Центральное
Чемал
Чемал
Чемальское подворье
Юрта

Zoos in Chemal

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Птичий домик

Theme Parks in Chemal

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ВиаФеррата Алтай
Тарзанка

Clinics in Chemal

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Противотуберкулёзный диспансер (детское отделение)

Bus Stations in Chemal

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Чемал

Gas Stations in Chemal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
Алтайтранснефть
Отан

Banks in Chemal

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosselkhozbank
Sberbank

Shopping Malls in Chemal

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIS

Airports Near Chemal

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gorno-Altaysk AirportRGKMedium Airport
Barantal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Karasuk Vertodrome-Aerodrome-Small Airport
Manzherok Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chemal

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Отделение почтовой связи
СДЭК

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chemal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Церковь Иоанна Богослова

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Barnaul

🇷🇺 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 Chemal

What is the population of Chemal?

Chemal has a population of 3,284 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 375.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chemal?

Chemal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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