Korsakov, Russia

Full City Profile

35,091 Population 3,495/sq mi density

200 ft Elevation 61 meters

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Korsakov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	37.2°F
	31% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	200 ft (61 m)
Area	10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density	3,495/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6353°N, 142.7758°W
Timezone	Asia/Sakhalin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 10.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 9, 2025.

Aug 2, 2007	20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia	M6.2	92 km
Feb 26, 2001	135 km E of Korsakov, Russia	M6.1	135 km
Jun 16, 1992	50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan	M6.0	111 km
Jul 2, 2022	58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.9	98 km
Aug 2, 2007	10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.8	81 km
Aug 20, 1990	42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.7	62 km
Mar 10, 1995	78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia	M5.7	79 km
Jun 23, 2023	94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan	M5.6	95 km
Feb 9, 1993	38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.6	122 km
Aug 2, 2007	8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.5	77 km
Aug 14, 2007	20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia	M5.5	83 km
Feb 9, 2002	61 km S of Korsakov, Russia	M5.5	62 km
Jun 16, 2006	134 km E of Korsakov, Russia	M5.3	134 km
Aug 13, 2022	141 km E of Korsakov, Russia	M5.3	141 km
Jan 24, 1993	51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.3	107 km
Aug 2, 2007	11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.2	80 km
Apr 23, 2017	37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.2	69 km
Sep 1, 2001	0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia	M5.2	79 km
Sep 26, 2003	45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia	M5.2	46 km
Aug 2, 2007	12 km WNW of Gornozavodsk, Russia	M5.1	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	3.2 m	2	92 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	2.0 m	—	122 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	131 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	148 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	105 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.0 m	—	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-10°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	22°F (-5°C)	1.4 in
April	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
June	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
July	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
August	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
September	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
October	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	2.0 in

Korsakov has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 12°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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