Polyarnyy, Russia

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12,133 Population 88/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Polyarnyy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area138.2 sq mi (358.0 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates69.2028°N, 33.4370°E
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 1995.

Jun 16, 1990 25 km S of Shonguy, Russia M4.3 77 km
Apr 17, 1991 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia M3.6 100 km
Aug 19, 1994 39 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.1 134 km
Oct 21, 1994 52 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.0 131 km
Aug 26, 1994 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.8 142 km
Jul 22, 1994 37 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.8 131 km
Oct 12, 1994 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.7 140 km
Dec 28, 1994 43 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.7 136 km
Dec 2, 1994 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.6 144 km
Jan 18, 1995 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia M2.6 103 km
Apr 29, 1995 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Polyarnyy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in February to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.0").

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