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Nizhniy Sayantuy, Russia

Buryatiya Republic · Russia

Nizhniy Sayantuy is a small town in Buryatiya Republic, Russia with a population of 1,600. Elevation: 1,650 ft (503 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,600 Population 5/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Irkutsk Timezone

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People

Population1,600
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Population1,600
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Coordinates51.7375°, 107.5131°
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceBuryatiya Republic
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average-11°F (-24°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (270 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)

About Nizhniy Sayantuy

Nizhniy Sayantuy is a small town in Russia (Buryatiya Republic) with a population of 1,600. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet (503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from -11°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.

Climate in Nizhniy Sayantuy

Nizhniy Sayantuy has an average annual temperature of 0.8°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (-22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 245 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -22.4°C / -8°F -27.2° / -17.6° 4.7
Feb -17.1°C / 1°F -23.6° / -10.6° 2.7
Mar -6.3°C / 21°F -13° / 0.4° 3.1
Apr 3.8°C / 39°F -3° / 10.7° 5.8
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.8° / 18.6° 17.6
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.4° 32.6
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.4° 63.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.2° 62.1
Sep 10.7°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.8° 26.3
Oct 1.4°C / 35°F -4.1° / 6.9° 7.1
Nov -9.8°C / 14°F -14.5° / -5.2° 9.4
Dec -19.1°C / -2°F -23.4° / -14.8° 10.8
Nizhniy Sayantuy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

-11°F Jan (-24°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average30.0°F
44% below Russia avg
January Average-11°F (-24°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area335.3 sq mi (868.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates51.7375°N, 107.5131°W
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Russia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on May 12, 2024.

Jul 16, 2011 16 km ESE of Turka, Russia M5.3 142 km
Jun 8, 2022 Lake Baykal region, Russia M5.2 130 km
Oct 10, 2001 41 km SSE of Yelantsy, Russia M5.2 99 km
May 12, 1991 22 km ENE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.8 144 km
Jul 13, 1993 22 km NE of Istok, Russia M4.8 91 km
Feb 1, 2011 15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia M4.7 95 km
Jul 28, 2002 30 km W of Turka, Russia M4.7 139 km
Nov 3, 2017 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia M4.6 100 km
Sep 5, 2015 22 km W of Istok, Russia M4.5 116 km
Feb 3, 2016 Lake Baykal region, Russia M4.5 127 km
Jan 12, 2012 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia M4.5 92 km
Oct 14, 2011 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia M4.5 100 km
Sep 30, 1998 51 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.5 113 km
Nov 19, 1992 28 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.4 143 km
Aug 19, 2007 43 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.3 119 km
May 7, 2023 46 km NNW of Il’inka, Russia M4.3 92 km
Feb 6, 2021 44 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia M4.3 97 km
May 12, 2024 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.3 134 km
Apr 3, 2023 27 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia M4.2 116 km
Feb 27, 1993 38 km SSW of Khuzhir, Russia M4.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -11°F (-24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February -3°F (-19°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in
April 35°F (1°C) 0.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
November 12°F (-11°C) 0.3 in
December -3°F (-20°C) 0.3 in

Nizhniy Sayantuy has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Nizhniy Sayantuy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nizhniy Sayantuy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gallery of Lev Bardamov
Geological Museum
Natural History Museum of Buryatia
Republican Art Museum named after Ts. S. Sampilov
Ulan-Ude City Museum
Галерея 1080 божеств
Литературный музей Бурятии им. Хоца Намсараева
Музей БНЦ СО РАН
Музей истории, культуры и искусства Бурятии. Филиал Кяхтинского краеведческого музея им. академика В.А. Обручева
Музей трудовой и боевой славы локомотивного депо
Национальный музей Республики Бурятия
Этнографический музей народов Забайкалья

Libraries in Nizhniy Sayantuy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека-филиал №100.0
Библиотека-филиал №120.0
Библиотека-филиал №130.0
Библиотека-филиал №150.0
Библиотека-филиал №160.0
Библиотека-филиал №170.0
Библиотека-филиал №180.0
Библиотека-филиал №190.0
Библиотека-филиал №20.0
Библиотека-филиал №200.0
Библиотека-филиал №210.0
Библиотека-филиал №240.0
Библиотека-филиал №30.0
Библиотека-филиал №40.0
Библиотека-филиал №50.0
Библиотека-филиал №90.0
Детская библиотека-филиал №60.0
Корпус №25 Библиотека ВСГУТУ0.0
Научная библиотека ВСГУТУ0.0
Национальная библиотека Республики Бурятия0.0
Республиканская детско-юношеская библиотека Республики Бурятия0.0
Хранилище восточных рукописей ИМБТ СО РАН0.0
Центральная городская библиотека им.И.К.Калашникова0.0

Farmers Markets in Nizhniy Sayantuy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Иволгинский рынок
сельскохозяйственный рынок Стимул
Строительный рынок

Cafes in Nizhniy Sayantuy

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Endemic
Придорожное
Старые друзья

Train Stations in Nizhniy Sayantuy

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Медведчиково
Саянтуй

Gas Stations in Nizhniy Sayantuy

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #499960954
RU #500224289
Транс ГСМ

Airports Near Nizhniy Sayantuy

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baikal International AirportUUDLarge Airport
Ulan-Ude East Airport—Medium Airport

Post Offices in Nizhniy Sayantuy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
СДЭК

Treatment Centers in Nizhniy Sayantuy

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Vita
МЦ Ультрамед. Центр Флебологии
филиал поликлиники # 1
Юнилаб
Юнилаб
Юнилаб

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nizhniy Sayantuy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Стоянка Гэсэра
Церковь Рождества Христова

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 Nizhniy Sayantuy

What is the population of Nizhniy Sayantuy?

Nizhniy Sayantuy has a population of 1,600 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 335.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nizhniy Sayantuy?

Nizhniy Sayantuy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

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