Magadan, Russia

Full City Profile

92,782 Population 815/sq mi density

233 ft Elevation 71 meters

25°F Avg Temperature -4°C

Magadan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	25.2°F
	53% below US avg
January Average	-0°F (-18°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Area	113.9 sq mi (295.0 km²)
Population Density	815/sq mi
Coordinates	59.5627°N, 150.8021°W
Timezone	Asia/Magadan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 9.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 22, 2016.

Nov 3, 2013	111 km SSW of Arman’, Russia	M4.7	125 km
Dec 26, 2009	15 km S of Uptar, Russia	M4.7	22 km
Feb 22, 2016	54 km NE of Ola, Russia	M4.6	79 km
Jan 6, 2009	Magadanskaya Oblast', Russia	M4.2	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-0°F (-18°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	3°F (-16°C)	0.5 in
March	9°F (-13°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	22°F (-6°C)	0.9 in
May	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
July	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
August	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
October	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in
November	10°F (-13°C)	1.7 in
December	2°F (-17°C)	0.8 in

Magadan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from -0°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.4").

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