Nikel, Russia

Full City Profile

15,596 Population 2,666/sq mi density

322 ft Elevation 98 meters

31°F Avg Temperature -1°C

Nikel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	30.9°F
	43% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	322 ft (98 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density	2,666/sq mi
Coordinates	69.4129°N, 30.2220°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 9.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 14, 1995.

Apr 17, 1991	31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia	M3.6	140 km
Aug 19, 1994	39 km S of Nikel, Russia	M3.1	40 km
Oct 21, 1994	52 km S of Nikel, Russia	M3.0	52 km
Jun 14, 1995	29 km NE of Vardø, Norway	M3.0	139 km
Aug 26, 1994	47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia	M2.8	47 km
Jul 22, 1994	37 km S of Nikel, Russia	M2.8	37 km
Oct 12, 1994	46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia	M2.7	46 km
Dec 28, 1994	43 km S of Nikel, Russia	M2.7	44 km
Aug 24, 1994	24 km W of Nikel, Russia	M2.7	24 km
Dec 2, 1994	53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia	M2.6	53 km
Jan 18, 1995	7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia	M2.6	35 km
Nov 23, 1994	63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia	M2.5	64 km
Apr 29, 1995	22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia	M2.5	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	1.1 in
March	19°F (-7°C)	1.1 in	Driest
April	28°F (-2°C)	1.1 in
May	37°F (3°C)	1.4 in
June	47°F (9°C)	2.3 in
July	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	51°F (10°C)	2.6 in
September	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
October	33°F (0°C)	2.1 in
November	21°F (-6°C)	1.7 in
December	15°F (-10°C)	1.4 in

Nikel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 12°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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