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Novaya Chara, Russia

Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray · Russia

Novaya Chara is a small town in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray, Russia with a population of 4,365. Elevation: 2,438 ft (743 m). Average temperature: 18°F (-8°C).

4,365 Population 1,131/sq mi density
2,438 ft Elevation 743 meters
18°F Avg Temperature -8°C
15.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Chita Timezone

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About Novaya Chara

Novaya Chara

Novaya Chara is an urban locality in Kalarsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located in the basin of the Chara River, in the eastern parts of Stanovoy Range, approximately 600 kilometers (370 mi) in a straight line northeast of the krai's administrative center of Chita, and 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) from the district's administrative center of Chara. Population: 4,315 (2010 census); 4,693 (2002 census); 8,787 (1989 Soviet census).

People

Population4,365
Density1,131/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp18°F (-8°C)
Rain15.3 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Population4,365
Population Density1,131 / sq mi
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Coordinates56.7968°, 118.2695°
TimezoneAsia/Chita
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceZabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
Average Temperature18°F (-8°C)
January Average-27°F (-33°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation15.3 inches (388 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Novaya Chara

Novaya Chara is a small town in Russia (Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray) with a population of 4,365. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet (743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 18°F (-8°C). Temperatures range from -27°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Chita.

Climate in Novaya Chara

Novaya Chara has an average annual temperature of -6.3°C (21°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-31°C). Average annual precipitation is 379 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -31°C / -24°F -37.3° / -24.8° 3.4
Feb -25.5°C / -14°F -34.5° / -16.5° 2.3
Mar -16.4°C / 2°F -26.2° / -6.7° 2.2
Apr -3.6°C / 26°F -10.6° / 3.4° 14.2
May 5.9°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.4° 41.9
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 6.7° / 21.5° 66.1
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10° / 23.7° 86.0
Aug 14°C / 57°F 7.1° / 21° 82.3
Sep 6°C / 43°F -0.2° / 12.1° 53.1
Oct -5.2°C / 23°F -11.2° / 0.7° 15.5
Nov -20.4°C / -5°F -26.6° / -14.2° 7.9
Dec -30.6°C / -23°F -35.8° / -25.3° 4.2
Novaya Chara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 18°F (-8°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 87°F. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet.

Temperature

-27°F Jan (-33°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average17.6°F
67% below Russia avg
January Average-27°F (-33°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,131/sq mi
Coordinates56.7968°N, 118.2695°W
TimezoneAsia/Chita

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below Russia avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 21, 1994 25 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia M6.0 23 km
Apr 26, 1994 28 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia M5.4 26 km
Sep 8, 1999 128 km ENE of Chara, Russia M5.1 134 km
Sep 28, 2019 129 km ESE of Novaya Chara, Russia M5.1 129 km
Jan 2, 2005 36 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia M5.1 34 km
Aug 15, 2021 50 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia M5.0 48 km
Apr 3, 2017 73 km S of Novaya Chara, Russia M5.0 71 km
Feb 25, 1999 24 km N of Kuanda, Russia M4.8 136 km
May 24, 2024 63 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia M4.8 61 km
Jun 28, 2004 32 km SSW of Novaya Chara, Russia M4.8 30 km
Oct 24, 1997 94 km ENE of Chara, Russia M4.7 98 km
Oct 24, 1997 119 km ENE of Chara, Russia M4.7 124 km
Dec 6, 1995 56 km NNE of Chara, Russia M4.7 68 km
Sep 3, 2022 50 km W of Novaya Chara, Russia M4.7 48 km
May 18, 2025 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia M4.7 90 km
Mar 31, 2001 83 km E of Novaya Chara, Russia M4.6 85 km
May 11, 2021 37 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia M4.6 34 km
Sep 10, 2016 20 km NNW of Chara, Russia M4.6 32 km
Sep 8, 1999 122 km ENE of Chara, Russia M4.6 128 km
Dec 21, 1997 71 km ENE of Kuanda, Russia M4.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Udokan Plateau (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Udokan Plateau Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,180 m (7,152 ft) -220 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -27°F (-33°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February -18°F (-28°C) 0.1 in Driest
March -1°F (-18°C) 0.2 in
April 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
May 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
September 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
October 19°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
November -7°F (-21°C) 0.2 in
December -23°F (-30°C) 0.2 in

Novaya Chara has a seasonal temperature swing of 86°F / from -27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Novaya Chara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Novaya Chara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Каларский историко-краеведческий музей

Hotels in Novaya Chara

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кодар

Cafes in Novaya Chara

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Чебуречная

Dentists in Novaya Chara

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #11885916732

Train Stations in Novaya Chara

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Новая Чара
Разъезд 44 км
Сакукан

Gas Stations in Novaya Chara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

МК БАМ

Banks in Novaya Chara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank

Shopping Malls in Novaya Chara

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Долина
Россия
Россия II

Airports Near Novaya Chara

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chara AirportCZRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Novaya Chara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Отделение почтовой связи Новая Чара

Churches & Religious Organizations in Novaya Chara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Приход святого апостола Андрея Первозванного

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Chita

🇷🇺 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

Volcanoes Near Novaya Chara

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Udokan Plateau Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,180 m 220 BC

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 Novaya Chara

What is the population of Novaya Chara?

Novaya Chara has a population of 4,365 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1,131 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Novaya Chara?

Novaya Chara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 18°F (-8°C). Winter temperatures average -27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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