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Uelen, Russia

Chukotka · Russia

Uelen is a small town in Chukotka, Russia with a population of 697. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 19°F (-7°C).

Data updated June 2026

697 Population 11/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
19°F Avg Temperature -7°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Anadyr Timezone

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People

Population697
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp19°F (-7°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population697
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates66.1597°, -169.8098°
TimezoneAsia/Anadyr
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceChukotka
Average Temperature19°F (-7°C)
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (382 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)

About Uelen

Uelen is a small town in Russia (Chukotka) with a population of 697. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 19°F (-7°C). Temperatures range from -2°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Anadyr.

Climate in Uelen

Uelen has an average annual temperature of -5.7°C (22°F). The hottest month is Jul (7.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 292 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -19.4°C / -3°F -23.1° / -15.7° 19.0
Feb -19.1°C / -2°F -22.8° / -15.4° 18.1
Mar -18.4°C / -1°F -21.9° / -15° 12.5
Apr -11.8°C / 11°F -14.9° / -8.6° 14.9
May -2.1°C / 28°F -4.4° / 0.2° 13.7
Jun 3.7°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.2° 14.1
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.4° 31.4
Aug 7.1°C / 45°F 4.9° / 9.3° 43.8
Sep 4.3°C / 40°F 2.7° / 5.9° 37.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F -1.6° / 1.7° 43.2
Nov -6.1°C / 21°F -8.7° / -3.6° 23.1
Dec -14.4°C / 6°F -17.2° / -11.7° 20.8
Uelen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average18.8°F
65% below Russia avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area64.2 sq mi (166.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates66.1597°N, 169.8098°W
TimezoneAsia/Anadyr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below Russia avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Aug 9, 1996 73 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M5.2 120 km
Sep 25, 2009 148 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M5.1 97 km
Jul 10, 2006 30 km W of Diomede, Alaska M4.9 44 km
Aug 9, 1996 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.9 137 km
Sep 25, 2009 145 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M4.7 97 km
Feb 16, 2025 33 km SW of Wales, Alaska M4.6 101 km
Feb 3, 2025 26 km SSW of Wales, Alaska M4.6 108 km
Nov 25, 2000 107 km NW of Diomede, Alaska M4.6 49 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km NE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.5 27 km
Oct 24, 1996 Chukotskiy Avtonomnyy Okrug, Russia M4.5 143 km
Oct 22, 2003 34 km ESE of Wales, Alaska M4.4 133 km
Aug 9, 1996 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.4 132 km
Apr 4, 1999 47 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.3 121 km
Nov 21, 1996 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.2 137 km
Apr 7, 2010 50 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.2 117 km
Mar 22, 2017 62 km S of Diomede, Alaska M4.2 113 km
May 25, 2010 82 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M4.2 27 km
Aug 9, 2021 183 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M4.2 128 km
Aug 10, 1996 77 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.1 122 km
Aug 26, 2021 169 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M4.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 1.0 in
February -5°F (-20°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March -4°F (-20°C) 0.9 in
April 8°F (-14°C) 0.9 in
May 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Driest
June 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
July 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
October 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
November 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
December 4°F (-16°C) 1.1 in

Uelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from -5°F in February to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Uelen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boarding School of Uelen
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Monuments in Uelen

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument to Semyon Dezhnyov

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uelen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of the Resurrection

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Anadyr

🇷🇺 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 Uelen

What is the population of Uelen?

Uelen has a population of 697 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 64.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uelen?

Uelen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

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