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Tiksi, Russia
Sakha · Russia
Tiksi is a small city in Sakha, Russia with a population of 5,700. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 8°F (-13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tiksi
Tiksi is an urban locality and the administrative center of Bulunsky District in the Sakha Republic, Russia, located on the shore of the Buor-Khaya Gulf of the Laptev Sea, southeast of the delta of the Lena River. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,063.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,700 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 71.6908°, 128.8652° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| State / Province | Sakha |
| Average Temperature | 8°F (-13°C) |
| January Average | -24°F (-31°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2 inches (310 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.2 inches (18 cm) |
About Tiksi
Tiksi is a small city in Russia (Sakha) with a population of 5,700. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 8°F (-13°C). Temperatures range from -24°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yakutsk.
Climate in Tiksi
Tiksi has an average annual temperature of -12.1°C (10°F). The hottest month is Jul (8.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-30.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 301 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 8.0°F |
| 85% below Russia avg | |
| January Average | -24°F (-31°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 168.6 sq mi (436.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 71.6908°N, 128.8652°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -24°F (-31°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | -21°F (-30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -19°F (-28°C) | 1.3 in |
Tiksi has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -24°F in January to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").
Schools in Tiksi
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school № 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Elementary school № 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Музыкальная школа | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tiksi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tiksi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Ust-Lena Reserve |
Hotels in Tiksi
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tiksi
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tiksi
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tiksi
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tiksi Airport | IKS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tiksi
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Кафе | |
| Почта России |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tiksi
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Храм Спаса Нерукотворного | |
| Церковь Серафима Вырицкого и Николая Чудотворца |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Russia
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiksi
What is the population of Tiksi?
Tiksi has a population of 5,700 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 168.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tiksi?
Tiksi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 8°F (-13°C). Winter temperatures average -24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.