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Okha, Russia

Sakhalin Oblast · Russia

Okha is a small city in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia with a population of 26,560. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-1°C).

26,560 Population 1,563/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -1°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Sakhalin Timezone

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People

Population26,560
Density1,563/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-1°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population26,560
Population Density1,563 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates53.5940°, 142.9528°
TimezoneAsia/Sakhalin
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceSakhalin Oblast
Average Temperature29°F (-1°C)
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Okha

Okha is a small city in Russia (Sakhalin Oblast) with a population of 26,560. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from -2°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Sakhalin.

Climate in Okha

Okha has an average annual temperature of -0.6°C (31°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 563 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -17.3°C / 1°F -27.5° / -4.3° 25.3
Feb -16.1°C / 3°F -27.3° / -6° 22.5
Mar -10.1°C / 14°F -23° / -0.5° 21.0
Apr -2.4°C / 28°F -12.1° / 6.1° 39.6
May 1.7°C / 35°F -2.8° / 11.1° 64.5
Jun 6.4°C / 44°F 1° / 15.7° 66.5
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 7.5° / 22.4° 50.5
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10.9° / 20.9° 58.7
Sep 11.7°C / 53°F 6.1° / 19.2° 60.3
Oct 5°C / 41°F -0.5° / 11.9° 57.6
Nov -2.5°C / 27°F -10.1° / 4.7° 51.8
Dec -11.7°C / 11°F -22.9° / -0.5° 44.4
Okha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average29.4°F
46% below Russia avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density1,563/sq mi
Coordinates53.5940°N, 142.9528°W
TimezoneAsia/Sakhalin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Russia avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2024.

May 27, 1995 85 km S of Tungor, Russia M7.1 108 km
Jan 8, 1996 17 km WSW of Tungor, Russia M5.6 35 km
Jun 12, 2005 90 km SE of Tungor, Russia M5.6 108 km
Dec 18, 1995 83 km S of Tungor, Russia M5.4 106 km
May 29, 1995 78 km S of Tungor, Russia M5.3 101 km
Jun 13, 1995 45 km SSW of Tungor, Russia M5.2 67 km
Sep 9, 2022 144 km NNW of Okha, Russia M5.2 144 km
Feb 5, 2022 88 km N of Nogliki, Russia M5.2 114 km
Jun 13, 1995 32 km S of Tungor, Russia M5.2 55 km
Dec 13, 1994 81 km WNW of Okha, Russia M5.2 82 km
Nov 6, 1995 84 km S of Tungor, Russia M5.0 106 km
May 28, 1995 53 km S of Tungor, Russia M5.0 76 km
Jul 22, 1990 98 km ESE of Tungor, Russia M5.0 110 km
May 28, 1995 86 km S of Tungor, Russia M4.9 109 km
Jul 7, 1995 57 km S of Tungor, Russia M4.9 80 km
May 27, 1995 84 km S of Tungor, Russia M4.9 107 km
Oct 21, 2012 21 km WNW of Tungor, Russia M4.9 25 km
Dec 31, 1996 15 km W of Tungor, Russia M4.8 25 km
Nov 7, 1996 66 km S of Tungor, Russia M4.8 89 km
May 25, 2001 59 km N of Okha, Russia M4.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAKHALIN ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 1,989 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 0°F (-18°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 10°F (-12°C) 1.1 in
April 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
May 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
November 20°F (-6°C) 2.8 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 2.1 in

Okha has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -2°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Okha

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Диалог
Школа искусств
СОШ №5
СОШ №1
СОШ №7
Общеобразовательная школа №4
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Radio Stations near Okha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Okha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Краеведческий музей

Libraries in Okha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Восточненская сельская библиотека МБУ "Охинская ЦБС"0.0
Городская библиотека №17 МБУ "Охинская ЦБС"0.0
Детская библиотека МБУ "Охинская ЦБС"0.0
Модельная городская библиотека №13 МБУ "Охинская ЦБС"0.0
Модельная Тунгорская сельская библиотека МБУ "Охинская ЦБС"0.0
Центральная библиотека МБУ "Охинская ЦБС"0.0

Hotels in Okha

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Империя
Сфера

Cafes in Okha

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zi-кафе
Фараон Кальянная.
Физули 2

Theatres in Okha

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Районный Дворец Культуры

Clinics in Okha

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #129018320
Женская консультация
Инфекционная больница
Клинико-диагностическая лаборатория
Кожвендиспансер
Скорая помощь

Dentists in Okha

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #6187714772

Veterinaries in Okha

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ветеринар

Gas Stations in Okha

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosneft
RU #399428659
РН- 25 Склад

Banks in Okha

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank
Дальневосточный банк
Совкомбанк
Совкомбанк

Shopping Malls in Okha

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Весна
Люкс
Океан
Орбита
Панорама

Airports Near Okha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okha AirportOHHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Okha

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
694494
Отделение почтовой связи № 694496

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Храм Сергия Радонежского

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Sakhalin

🇷🇺 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 Okha

What is the population of Okha?

Okha has a population of 26,560 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1,563 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Okha?

Okha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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