Nevel’sk, Russia

Full City Profile

17,000 Population 4,899/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Nevel’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	38.4°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density	4,899/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6796°N, 141.8559°W
Timezone	Asia/Sakhalin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 12.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 18, 2024.

Aug 2, 2007	20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia	M6.2	49 km
Jun 16, 1992	50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan	M6.0	113 km
Jul 2, 2022	58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.9	86 km
Aug 2, 2007	10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.8	11 km
Mar 10, 1995	78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia	M5.7	139 km
Aug 20, 1990	42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.7	64 km
Feb 9, 1993	38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.6	108 km
Jun 23, 2023	94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan	M5.6	137 km
Aug 14, 2007	20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia	M5.5	24 km
Aug 2, 2007	8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.5	9 km
Feb 9, 2002	61 km S of Korsakov, Russia	M5.5	94 km
Jan 24, 1993	51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.3	104 km
Apr 23, 2017	37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.2	62 km
Aug 2, 2007	11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.2	12 km
Sep 26, 2003	45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia	M5.2	101 km
Sep 1, 2001	0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia	M5.2	89 km
Nov 25, 2013	51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan	M5.1	91 km
Aug 2, 2007	12 km WNW of Gornozavodsk, Russia	M5.1	16 km
Aug 19, 2011	76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.1	100 km
Sep 22, 2012	39 km S of Shebunino, Russia	M5.1	67 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	49 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	2.0 m	—	54 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	66 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	85 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	35 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.0 m	—	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.6 in
March	24°F (-5°C)	1.4 in	Driest
April	35°F (2°C)	1.9 in
May	44°F (6°C)	2.4 in
June	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
July	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
August	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
October	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	3.0 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	2.7 in

Nevel’sk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (1.4").

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