Istok, Russia
Buryatiya Republic · Russia
Istok is a small town in Buryatiya Republic, Russia with a population of 262. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 262 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0953°, 106.2475° |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| State / Province | Buryatiya Republic |
| Average Temperature | 31°F (-0°C) |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.0 inches (331 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
About Istok
Istok is a small town in Russia (Buryatiya Republic) with a population of 262. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from -0°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.
Climate in Istok
Istok 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 372 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below Russia avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 223.2 sq mi (578.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0953°N, 106.2475°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in |
Istok has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -0°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.2").
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Public Holidays in Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions About Istok
What is the population of Istok?
Istok has a population of 262 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 223.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Istok?
Istok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.
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