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Kandalaksha, Russia

Murmansk · Russia

Kandalaksha is a mid-size city in Murmansk, Russia with a population of 38,431. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

38,431 Population 15/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population38,431
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population38,431
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates67.1512°, 32.4128°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceMurmansk
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (522 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)

About Kandalaksha

Kandalaksha is a mid-size city in Russia (Murmansk) with a population of 38,431. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Kandalaksha

Kandalaksha has an average annual temperature of 0.9°C (34°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 569 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.8°C / 11°F -15.8° / -7.7° 41.1
Feb -11.2°C / 12°F -15.4° / -6.9° 33.7
Mar -6.4°C / 20°F -11.1° / -1.6° 30.3
Apr -0.6°C / 31°F -5.1° / 3.8° 27.9
May 5.4°C / 42°F 1.1° / 9.8° 44.7
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 7° / 16.2° 55.7
Jul 15°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.4° 74.2
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 8.4° / 16.9° 62.8
Sep 7.6°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.4° 55.3
Oct 1.3°C / 34°F -1.4° / 4° 52.3
Nov -4.6°C / 24°F -7.5° / -1.8° 46.7
Dec -8.4°C / 17°F -12° / -4.9° 44.2
Kandalaksha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.7°F
41% below Russia avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area2,567.6 sq mi (6,650.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates67.1512°N, 32.4128°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Russia avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 5, 2022.

Aug 17, 1999 11 km SW of Revda, Russia M4.6 115 km
Mar 5, 2022 23 km E of Kirovsk, Russia M4.4 94 km
Apr 17, 1991 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia M3.6 139 km
Feb 1, 1992 33 km SSW of Kovdor, Russia M3.0 100 km
Jan 28, 1995 29 km S of Revda, Russia M2.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
May 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 1.8 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.4 in

Kandalaksha has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kandalaksha

Institution Type Founded Website
Полярнозоринский энергетический колледж College
ПТУ-9 College
ПУ №24 College
ПУ №24 College

Schools in Kandalaksha

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №10
Школа №19
Школа №1
Школа №9
Начальная Школа №1
Школа №2
ДЮЦ "Гармония"
Коррекционная Школа
Школа №8
Школа №5
19 Школа Начальная
Школа № 2
Школа №9
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Radio Stations near Kandalaksha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kandalaksha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Вечный огонь
Музей истории Кандалакши
Музей природы Кандалакшского заповедника
Партизан Мурманской области

Libraries in Kandalaksha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Библиотека0.0
Библиотека0.0
Библиотека им. Колычева0.0
Центральная городская библиотека0.0
Центральная детская библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Kandalaksha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Даниловский рынок

Hotels in Kandalaksha

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Беломорье
Беломорье
Вокзал для двоих
Гора Крестовая
Гринвич
Лапландия

Cafes in Kandalaksha

21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"ДЖОЙ"
Алёнка
Бистро
Вокзал для двоих
Высокий градус
Гринвич
Дворик
Задворки
Карамель
Кафе "Шафран"
Милена
Надежда
Наяда
Пивная Борода
Пионер
Пиццерийка
Пончиковая
Сполохи
Суши Бэнто
Шашлычная
Экспресс

Cinemas in Kandalaksha

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Нива
сгоревший Дом Офицеров

Zoos in Kandalaksha

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Детская биологическая станция

Theme Parks in Kandalaksha

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Батутный центр "Вата"

Clinics in Kandalaksha

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Женская консультация
Поликлиника взрослая Нива
Роддом у перехода
СЭС
Терапия на горке

Dentists in Kandalaksha

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Добрый доктор"
"Добрый Доктор"
Городская стоматологическая поликлиника
Городская Стоматология
Дента
Жемчужина
Юника

Veterinaries in Kandalaksha

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #2086034660

Train Stations in Kandalaksha

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kandalaksha
Белое Море
Проливы
Ручьи-Карельские

Bus Stations in Kandalaksha

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #1098584308

Gas Stations in Kandalaksha

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosneft
RU #153408441
RU #157858643
Вега
Вега
Газпромнефть
Росгаз
Роснефть
Стройка заправки

Banks in Kandalaksha

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank
Sberbank
Sberbank
Sberbank
Sberbank
Sberbank
VTB
Альфа Банк
ВТБ
Первое мурманское
Рос Сельхоз банк
Совкомбанк

Shopping Malls in Kandalaksha

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Весна"
Plaza
Лето
Мода Лайф

Gyms in Kandalaksha

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fresh-life

Stadiums & Teams in Kandalaksha

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in Kandalaksha

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Возовоз
Почта России
Почта России
Почта России
Почта России
Почтовое отделение №184030
СДЭК

Treatment Centers in Kandalaksha

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Кандалакшский комплексный центр социального обслуживания населения

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kandalaksha

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ТАНК стоянка
Церковь имени Петра и Февроньи
церковь Иоана Предтечи
Церковь Иоанна Предтечи
Церковь Иоанна Предтечи

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 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 Kandalaksha

What is the population of Kandalaksha?

Kandalaksha has a population of 38,431 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 2,567.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kandalaksha?

Kandalaksha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

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