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Igarka, Russia

Krasnoyarsk Krai · Russia

Igarka is a small city in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia with a population of 7,470. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 18°F (-8°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,470 Population 968/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
18°F Avg Temperature -8°C
20.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Krasnoyarsk Timezone

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About Igarka

Igarka

Igarka is a town in Turukhansky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located 163 kilometers (101 mi) north of the Arctic Circle. Igarka is a monotown established around a sawmill which processed timber logged in the basin of the Yenisei River for export. Up to 1956, it was largely inhabited by deportees and political prisoners. Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the town's population has rapidly declined – it decreased from 18,820 (1989 Soviet census) to 4,417 (2019).

People

Population7,470
Density968/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp18°F (-8°C)
Rain20.1 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population7,470
Population Density968 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates67.4655°, 86.6027°
TimezoneAsia/Krasnoyarsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceKrasnoyarsk Krai
Average Temperature18°F (-8°C)
January Average-18°F (-28°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation20.1 inches (510 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Igarka

Igarka is a small city in Russia (Krasnoyarsk Krai) with a population of 7,470. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 18°F (-8°C). Temperatures range from -18°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Krasnoyarsk.

Climate in Igarka

Igarka has an average annual temperature of -6.8°C (20°F). The hottest month is Jul (16°C), the coldest is Jan (-27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 561 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -27.4°C / -17°F -31.5° / -23.2° 34.1
Feb -24.6°C / -12°F -29.1° / -20.1° 31.2
Mar -16°C / 3°F -21.7° / -10.4° 34.6
Apr -8.7°C / 16°F -14.7° / -2.7° 33.5
May -0.3°C / 31°F -4.8° / 4.2° 35.5
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 6.2° / 16.5° 57.4
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.2° 51.4
Aug 12.7°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.1° 70.7
Sep 5.9°C / 43°F 2.4° / 9.4° 54.8
Oct -5.6°C / 22°F -8.5° / -2.6° 64.4
Nov -20.2°C / -4°F -24.1° / -16.2° 48.6
Dec -25°C / -13°F -29.1° / -21° 45.0
Igarka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 18°F (-8°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 300 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

-18°F Jan (-28°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average17.6°F
67% below Russia avg
January Average-18°F (-28°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates67.4655°N, 86.6027°W
TimezoneAsia/Krasnoyarsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below Russia avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -18°F (-28°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February -15°F (-26°C) 1.1 in
March -1°F (-19°C) 1.1 in
April 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
October 19°F (-8°C) 2.4 in
November -5°F (-20°C) 1.8 in
December -14°F (-25°C) 1.7 in

Igarka has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -18°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Igarka

Institution Type Founded Website
КГБОУ НПО "ПУ №22" College

Radio Stations near Igarka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Igarka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей Вечной Мерзлоты
Музей вечной мерзлоты
Музей вечной мерзлоты

Libraries in Igarka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Городская библиотека0.0

Hotels in Igarka

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Заполярье
Лайнер

Cafes in Igarka

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brume
Шанс

Gas Stations in Igarka

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #195553790

Banks in Igarka

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Сбербанк

Airports Near Igarka

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Igarka AirportIAAMedium Airport

Post Offices in Igarka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Отделение связи №663200

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Krasnoyarsk

🇷🇺 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 Igarka

What is the population of Igarka?

Igarka has a population of 7,470 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 968 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Igarka?

Igarka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 18°F (-8°C). Winter temperatures average -18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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