Kyakhta, Russia

Buryatiya Republic · Russia

Kyakhta is a small city in Buryatiya Republic, Russia with a population of 17,758. Elevation: 2,434 ft (742 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

17,758 Population 1,643/sq mi density

2,434 ft Elevation 742 meters

32°F Avg Temperature 0°C

13.5 in Annual Rain

Asia / Irkutsk Timezone

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People

Population17,758

Density1,643/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)

Rain13.5 in/yr

Elevation2,434 ft (742 m)

Population	17,758
Population Density	1,643 / sq mi
Elevation	2,434 ft (742 m)
Coordinates	50.3496°, 106.4510°
Timezone	Asia/Irkutsk
Country	🇷🇺 Russia
State / Province	Buryatiya Republic
Average Temperature	32°F (0°C)
January Average	-7°F (-22°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	13.5 inches (343 mm)
Annual Snowfall	1.4 inches (4 cm)

About Kyakhta

Kyakhta is a small city in Russia (Buryatiya Republic) with a population of 17,758. The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet (742 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from -7°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.

Climate in Kyakhta

Kyakhta has an average annual temperature of 1.5°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 349 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-19.8°C / -4°F	-24.5° / -15°	3.6
Feb	-14.8°C / 5°F	-20.5° / -9°	2.9
Mar	-5.2°C / 23°F	-11.4° / 1°	5.0
Apr	4.4°C / 40°F	-2.5° / 11.3°	13.4
May	11.3°C / 52°F	4° / 18.6°	39.3
Jun	17.8°C / 64°F	10.8° / 24.8°	58.5
Jul	20.3°C / 69°F	13.9° / 26.7°	78.8
Aug	17.6°C / 64°F	11.4° / 23.7°	79.2
Sep	10.8°C / 51°F	4.5° / 17°	41.4
Oct	2°C / 36°F	-3.8° / 7.7°	13.8
Nov	-9°C / 16°F	-13.9° / -4°	7.6
Dec	-17.2°C / 1°F	-21.8° / -12.7°	5.6

Kyakhta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet.

Temperature

-7°F Jan (-22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	32.0°F
	41% below Russia avg
January Average	-7°F (-22°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,434 ft (742 m)
Area	10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density	1,643/sq mi
Coordinates	50.3496°N, 106.4510°E
Timezone	Asia/Irkutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"

64% below Russia avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2021.

Feb 1, 2011	15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia	M4.7	123 km
May 17, 2000	55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia	M4.5	148 km
Oct 18, 2017	10 km SW of Petropavlovka, Russia	M4.4	89 km
Feb 18, 2006	49 km WSW of Naushki, Russia	M4.4	71 km
May 17, 2000	53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia	M4.2	143 km
Jul 22, 2021	69 km E of Darhan, Mongolia	M4.1	108 km
Feb 2, 1999	28 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia	M3.7	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-7°F (-22°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
February	1°F (-17°C)	0.1 in	Driest
March	19°F (-7°C)	0.2 in
April	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	62°F (17°C)	2.5 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.6 in
October	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in
November	14°F (-10°C)	0.3 in
December	-1°F (-18°C)	0.2 in

Kyakhta has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -7°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Kyakhta

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Кяхтинское медицинское училище	College	-	,

Schools in Kyakhta

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Кяхтинская детская школа искусств	-	-	-	-
Школа №3	-	-	-	-
Школа №4	-	-	-	-
Школа №2	-	-	-	-
Кяхтинская общеобразовательная школа №2	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Kyakhta

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Kyakhta

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Аймака Сэлэнгэ
Городской дом офицеров
Дом офицеров
Дом-музей 1 съезда МНРП
Краеведческий Музей им. Академика В. А. Обручева
музей Сухэ-Батора

Libraries in Kyakhta

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Детская библиотека		0.0
Кяхтинская центральная библиотека		0.0

Farmers Markets in Kyakhta

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Центральный рынок

Hotels in Kyakhta

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Гостиница Дружба

Гостиница Южная

Евразия

Турист

Cafes in Kyakhta

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza

Small bistro

Азия

Ареал

Колумб

Позная РАЙПО

Сибирь

Центр

Чайный путь

Cinemas in Kyakhta

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Темп

Clinics in Kyakhta

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Медицинский Центр "Берегиня"

Dentists in Kyakhta

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Стоматологическая поликлиника

Veterinaries in Kyakhta

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RU #288536005

Ветеринарная аптека (Зоомагазин)

Ветеринарная служба

Кяхтинское противочумное отделение

Bus Stations in Kyakhta

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автовокзал Кяхта

Gas Stations in Kyakhta

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosneft

БРК «Кяхта»

Роснефть

Banks in Kyakhta

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosselkhozbank

Азиатско-Тихоокеанский Банк

расчётно-кассовый центр

Сбербанк

Совкомбанк

Shopping Malls in Kyakhta

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Торговый дом КЯХТА

ТЦ Ареал

Центр Техники

Gyms in Kyakhta

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

фитнес центр Максим

Airports Near Kyakhta

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dzhida Air Base	-	Medium Airport

Post Offices in Kyakhta

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Городское отделение почтовой связи
СДЭК

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyakhta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Воскресенская церковь
Кяхтинский Троицкий собор
Храм воскресения Господня
Часовня в память о Покровском храме

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Irkutsk

🇷🇺 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 Kyakhta

What is the population of Kyakhta?

Kyakhta has a population of 17,758 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1,643 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kyakhta?

Kyakhta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average -7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Sühbaatar 21,962 pop · 13.5 mi Naushki 2,194 pop · 15.4 mi Dzhida 1,493 pop · 25.6 mi Okino-Klyuchi 1,066 pop · 33.5 mi Orhon 3,245 pop · 38.4 mi Selenduma 2,504 pop · 40.0 mi Kudara-Somon 1,371 pop · 43.7 mi Petropavlovka 7,264 pop · 52.8 mi Bichura 8,728 pop · 53.1 mi Gusinoye Ozero 2,935 pop · 53.5 mi Darhan 106,470 pop · 64.1 mi Gusinoozyorsk 24,319 pop · 64.6 mi Sharalday 1,414 pop · 70.0 mi Novyy Zagan 1,553 pop · 74.1 mi

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