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Okha, Russia

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26,560 Population 1,563/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Okha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average29.4°F
46% below US 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 US 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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