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Nizhniy Kuranakh, Russia

Sakha · Russia

Nizhniy Kuranakh is a small city in Sakha, Russia with a population of 6,798. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 21°F (-6°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,798 Population 70/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
21°F Avg Temperature -6°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yakutsk Timezone

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People

Population6,798
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp21°F (-6°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population6,798
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates58.8238°, 125.5228°
TimezoneAsia/Yakutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceSakha
Average Temperature21°F (-6°C)
January Average-21°F (-29°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (573 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Nizhniy Kuranakh

Nizhniy Kuranakh is a small city in Russia (Sakha) with a population of 6,798. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 21°F (-6°C). Temperatures range from -21°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yakutsk.

Climate in Nizhniy Kuranakh

Nizhniy Kuranakh has an average annual temperature of -5.2°C (23°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Dec (-25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 737 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -25.7°C / -14°F -30.1° / -21.3° 26.7
Feb -23°C / -9°F -28.1° / -17.8° 24.9
Mar -15°C / 5°F -21.5° / -8.5° 30.4
Apr -4°C / 25°F -9.7° / 1.7° 39.1
May 5.6°C / 42°F 0.2° / 11.1° 77.1
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 7.6° / 21° 81.1
Jul 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23° 107.0
Aug 13.9°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.5° 111.7
Sep 5.6°C / 42°F 1° / 10.2° 99.1
Oct -6.2°C / 21°F -10.1° / -2.3° 68.6
Nov -18.8°C / -2°F -23.1° / -14.6° 41.5
Dec -25.8°C / -14°F -29.9° / -21.8° 29.3
Nizhniy Kuranakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 83°F. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

-21°F Jan (-29°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average20.7°F
62% below Russia avg
January Average-21°F (-29°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area97.0 sq mi (251.2 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates58.8238°N, 125.5228°W
TimezoneAsia/Yakutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Russia avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 18, 2021.

Jan 18, 2021 76 km SE of Lebedinyy, Russia M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -21°F (-29°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February -15°F (-26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in
April 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
May 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
October 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in
November -5°F (-20°C) 1.2 in
December -16°F (-27°C) 1.1 in

Nizhniy Kuranakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 83°F / from -21°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Nizhniy Kuranakh

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Гимназия
Школа №4
Коррекционная школа
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Radio Stations near Nizhniy Kuranakh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nizhniy Kuranakh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Историко-Краеведческий Музей

Libraries in Nizhniy Kuranakh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Архив0.0
Библиотека0.0
Библиотека им. Некрасова0.0
Детская библиотека0.0
Отдел Статистики0.0
ПромГражданпроект0.0

Farmers Markets in Nizhniy Kuranakh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Автовокзал
Рынок
Соболь
Центральный

Hotels in Nizhniy Kuranakh

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Общежитие
Самородок
Якутия

Cafes in Nizhniy Kuranakh

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Гранд

Theatres in Nizhniy Kuranakh

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Клуб
Сельский дом культуры

Clinics in Nizhniy Kuranakh

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Детское отделение

Dentists in Nizhniy Kuranakh

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Стоматолог
Стоматолог

Train Stations in Nizhniy Kuranakh

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Куранах

Gas Stations in Nizhniy Kuranakh

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Паритет
Энергия

Banks in Nizhniy Kuranakh

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

РоссБанк
Сбербанк

Shopping Malls in Nizhniy Kuranakh

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Мастер

Stadiums & Teams in Nizhniy Kuranakh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nizhniy Kuranakh

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aldan AirportADHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nizhniy Kuranakh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Нижний Куронах 678940

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nizhniy Kuranakh

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Храм Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы
церковь евангельских христиан

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yakutsk

🇷🇺 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 Nizhniy Kuranakh

What is the population of Nizhniy Kuranakh?

Nizhniy Kuranakh has a population of 6,798 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 97.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nizhniy Kuranakh?

Nizhniy Kuranakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winter temperatures average -21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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