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Shikotan, Russia
Full City Profile
2,100
Population
3/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Shikotan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 716.6 sq mi (1,856.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7992°N, 146.7216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Magadan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.4 m (34 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.4 m | 11 | 48 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1975 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 5.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 1969 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1893 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 84 km |
| 1961 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 61 km |
| 1974 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 67 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 1994 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 97 km |
| 1984 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 24 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 30 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachadake [Tiatia] (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 72 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 82 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 98 km |
| Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri] | Stratovolcano | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) | 1932 | 117 km |
| Nishihitokappuyama [Bogatyr Ridge] | Stratovolcano | 1,634 m (5,361 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 130 km |
| Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group] | Complex(es) | 1,158 m (3,799 ft) | 2013 | 163 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 176 km |
| Sashiusudake [Baransky] | Stratovolcano | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) | 1951 | 178 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 186 km |
| Chirippusan [Chirip] | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,587 m (5,207 ft) | 1860 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Shikotan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.9").