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Sokol, Russia

Buryatiya Republic · Russia

Sokol is a small city in Buryatiya Republic, Russia with a population of 5,928. Elevation: 1,667 ft (508 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,928 Population 18/sq mi density
1,667 ft Elevation 508 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Irkutsk Timezone

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People

Population5,928
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Population5,928
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Coordinates51.8004°, 107.4444°
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceBuryatiya Republic
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average-10°F (-24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (260 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)

About Sokol

Sokol is a small city in Russia (Buryatiya Republic) with a population of 5,928. The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet (508 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from -10°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.

Climate in Sokol

Sokol has an average annual temperature of 0.8°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (-22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 245 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -22.4°C / -8°F -27.2° / -17.6° 4.7
Feb -17.1°C / 1°F -23.6° / -10.6° 2.7
Mar -6.3°C / 21°F -13° / 0.4° 3.1
Apr 3.8°C / 39°F -3° / 10.7° 5.8
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.8° / 18.6° 17.6
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.4° 32.6
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.4° 63.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.2° 62.1
Sep 10.7°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.8° 26.3
Oct 1.4°C / 35°F -4.1° / 6.9° 7.1
Nov -9.8°C / 14°F -14.5° / -5.2° 9.4
Dec -19.1°C / -2°F -23.4° / -14.8° 10.8
Sokol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 317 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average31.0°F
43% below Russia avg
January Average-10°F (-24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Area335.3 sq mi (868.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates51.8004°N, 107.4444°W
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below Russia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on May 12, 2024.

Jul 16, 2011 16 km ESE of Turka, Russia M5.3 138 km
Jun 8, 2022 Lake Baykal region, Russia M5.2 124 km
Oct 10, 2001 41 km SSE of Yelantsy, Russia M5.2 91 km
May 12, 1991 22 km ENE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.8 140 km
Jul 13, 1993 22 km NE of Istok, Russia M4.8 83 km
Feb 1, 2011 15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia M4.7 103 km
Jul 28, 2002 30 km W of Turka, Russia M4.7 133 km
Nov 3, 2017 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia M4.6 93 km
Sep 5, 2015 22 km W of Istok, Russia M4.5 109 km
Feb 3, 2016 Lake Baykal region, Russia M4.5 120 km
Jan 12, 2012 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia M4.5 88 km
Oct 14, 2011 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia M4.5 93 km
Sep 30, 1998 51 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.5 106 km
Nov 19, 1992 28 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia M4.4 138 km
Aug 19, 2007 43 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.3 112 km
May 7, 2023 46 km NNW of Il’inka, Russia M4.3 83 km
Feb 6, 2021 44 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia M4.3 89 km
May 12, 2024 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.3 127 km
Apr 3, 2023 27 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia M4.2 107 km
Feb 27, 1993 38 km SSW of Khuzhir, Russia M4.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February -2°F (-19°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 17°F (-9°C) 0.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 32°F (0°C) 0.3 in
November 13°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
December -3°F (-19°C) 0.3 in

Sokol has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -10°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sokol

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа на 450 мест в у. Хойтобэе
Начальная школа
Средняя общеобразовательная школа № 54
Нижнеиволгинская СОШ
Средняя общеобразовательная школа № 54
Средняя общеобразовательная школа № 37
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Radio Stations near Sokol

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sokol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gallery of Lev Bardamov
Geological Museum
Natural History Museum of Buryatia
Republican Art Museum named after Ts. S. Sampilov
Ulan-Ude City Museum
Галерея 1080 божеств
Литературный музей Бурятии им. Хоца Намсараева
Музей БНЦ СО РАН
Музей истории, культуры и искусства Бурятии. Филиал Кяхтинского краеведческого музея им. академика В.А. Обручева
Музей трудовой и боевой славы локомотивного депо
Национальный музей Республики Бурятия
Этнографический музей народов Забайкалья

Libraries in Sokol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека-филиал №100.0
Библиотека-филиал №120.0
Библиотека-филиал №130.0
Библиотека-филиал №150.0
Библиотека-филиал №160.0
Библиотека-филиал №170.0
Библиотека-филиал №180.0
Библиотека-филиал №190.0
Библиотека-филиал №200.0
Библиотека-филиал №210.0
Библиотека-филиал №240.0
Библиотека-филиал №40.0
Библиотека-филиал №90.0
Корпус №25 Библиотека ВСГУТУ0.0
Научная библиотека ВСГУТУ0.0
Национальная библиотека Республики Бурятия0.0
Республиканская детско-юношеская библиотека Республики Бурятия0.0
Хранилище восточных рукописей ИМБТ СО РАН0.0
Центральная городская библиотека им.И.К.Калашникова0.0

Farmers Markets in Sokol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Иволгинский рынок
сельскохозяйственный рынок Стимул
Строительный рынок

Cafes in Sokol

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Алиса
Арарат
Кафе Алтаргана
Кафе Дари
Нуур
Чебуречная

Cinemas in Sokol

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Дом культуры "Авиатор"
Семейный кинозал "Седьмое небо"

Clinics in Sokol

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Городская поликлиника №1, филиал в пос. Сокол

Gas Stations in Sokol

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosneft
RU #542416858
Байкальская региональная компания

Banks in Sokol

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank

Airports Near Sokol

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baikal International AirportUUDLarge Airport
Ulan-Ude East AirportMedium Airport

Post Offices in Sokol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Улан Удэ 670018

Treatment Centers in Sokol

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Vita
МЦ Ультрамед. Центр Флебологии
филиал поликлиники # 1
Юнилаб
Юнилаб
Юнилаб

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sokol

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
дуган
Дуган

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Irkutsk

🇷🇺 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 Sokol

What is the population of Sokol?

Sokol has a population of 5,928 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 335.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sokol?

Sokol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

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