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Kuril’sk, Russia

Sakhalin Oblast · Russia

Kuril’sk is a small town in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia with a population of 1,607. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

1,607 Population 4,121/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
45.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Magadan Timezone

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People

Population1,607
Density4,121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,607
Population Density4,121 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates45.2269°, 147.8777°
TimezoneAsia/Magadan
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceSakhalin Oblast
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation45.2 inches (1,148 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.4 inches (47 cm)

About Kuril’sk

Kuril’sk is a small town in Russia (Sakhalin Oblast) with a population of 1,607. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Magadan.

Climate in Kuril’sk

Kuril’sk has an average annual temperature of 5.3°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.3°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1244 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.2°C / 24°F -6.8° / -1.7° 107.2
Feb -5.6°C / 22°F -8.5° / -2.6° 75.4
Mar -2.9°C / 27°F -6° / 0.2° 87.4
Apr 2°C / 36°F -1.3° / 5.3° 83.1
May 6.8°C / 44°F 2.8° / 10.8° 72.0
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.3° 63.2
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 97.0
Aug 16.3°C / 61°F 12.9° / 19.7° 118.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.7° 134.7
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13° 137.1
Nov 4°C / 39°F 1° / 7° 134.5
Dec -1.4°C / 29°F -3.9° / 1.1° 134.8
Kuril’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below Russia avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density4,121/sq mi
Coordinates45.2269°N, 147.8777°W
TimezoneAsia/Magadan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above Russia avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 4, 2025.

Dec 3, 1995 128 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia M7.9 128 km
Oct 9, 1994 96 km E of Shikotan, Russia M7.3 147 km
Feb 13, 2020 95 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia M7.0 95 km
Apr 28, 1995 107 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia M6.9 129 km
May 25, 2001 114 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.7 114 km
Oct 16, 1994 Kuril Islands M6.7 116 km
Nov 24, 1995 123 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.6 123 km
Dec 2, 1995 134 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.6 134 km
Jul 10, 1992 139 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.5 139 km
Nov 30, 1995 142 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.3 143 km
Feb 22, 1996 52 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.3 52 km
Jul 7, 2015 101 km E of Shikotan, Russia M6.3 147 km
Nov 27, 1995 123 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.3 124 km
Aug 20, 1994 120 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.2 120 km
Jun 18, 2010 107 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.2 108 km
Dec 22, 2000 72 km SW of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.2 72 km
May 18, 1994 132 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.2 132 km
Feb 1, 1996 93 km NNE of Otrada, Russia M6.2 133 km
Apr 28, 1995 113 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia M6.2 127 km
Jul 20, 2014 96 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M6.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1958 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 5.0 m — 93 km
1995 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 1.1 m — 128 km
1978 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.7 m — 134 km
1976 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m — 104 km
1978 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m — 55 km
1994 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 147 km
1984 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 126 km
1978 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m — 142 km
1963 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 142 km
1965 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chirippusan [Chirip] (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chirippusan [Chirip] Stratovolcano(es) 1,587 m (5,207 ft) 1860 13 km
Sashiusudake [Baransky] Stratovolcano 1,125 m (3,691 ft) 1951 18 km
Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group] Complex(es) 1,158 m (3,799 ft) 2013 24 km
Rucharuyama [Golets-Tornyi Group] Pyroclastic cone(s) 442 m (1,450 ft) Unknown 37 km
Nishihitokappuyama [Bogatyr Ridge] Stratovolcano 1,634 m (5,361 ft) Unknown 61 km
Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri] Stratovolcano 1,206 m (3,957 ft) 1932 75 km
Moyorodake [Medvezhia] Stratovolcano 1,124 m (3,688 ft) 1999 77 km
Berutarubesan [Berutarube] Stratovolcano 1,221 m (4,006 ft) Unknown 113 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 161 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 162 km
Kolokol Group Stratovolcano 1,328 m (4,357 ft) 1973 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
May 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
August 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in

Kuril’sk has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 18°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Kuril’sk

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kuril’sk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Краеведческий музей

Libraries in Kuril’sk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Курильская центральная библиотека0.0

Hotels in Kuril’sk

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Итуруп
Камелия
Остров
Рейдово
Янкито

Cafes in Kuril’sk

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Альянс
Бриз
Итуруп
Остров
Остров кофе

Cinemas in Kuril’sk

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Итуруп

Clinics in Kuril’sk

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Поликлиника

Gas Stations in Kuril’sk

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #6987033309

Banks in Kuril’sk

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank
Итуруп

Airports Near Kuril’sk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burevestnik AirportBVVSmall Airport
Iturup AirportITUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kuril’sk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Почтовое отделение 694530 «КУРИЛЬСК»

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuril’sk

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Храм Богоявления Господня
Часовня Пантелеимона Целителя

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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Magadan

🇷🇺 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

Volcanoes Near Kuril’sk

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group] Complex(es) 1,158 m 2013
Moyorodake [Medvezhia] Stratovolcano 1,124 m 1999
Sashiusudake [Baransky] Stratovolcano 1,125 m 1951
Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri] Stratovolcano 1,206 m 1932
Chirippusan [Chirip] Stratovolcano(es) 1,587 m 1860

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 Kuril’sk

What is the population of Kuril’sk?

Kuril’sk has a population of 1,607 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 4,121 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuril’sk?

Kuril’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

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