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Verkhoyansk, Russia
Sakha · Russia
Verkhoyansk is a small town in Sakha, Russia with a population of 1,388. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 5°F (-15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Verkhoyansk
Verkhoyansk is a town in Verkhoyansky District of the Sakha Republic, Russia, located on the Yana River in the Arctic Circle, 92 kilometers (57 mi) from Batagay, the administrative center of the district, and 675 kilometers (419 mi) north of Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha republic. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 1,311. Verkhoyansk holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded north of the Arctic Circle, with 38.0 °C (100.4 °F), and it also holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Asia, −67.8 °C (−90.0 °F), the largest ever temperature range recorded. The cold record is shared with Oymyakon.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,388 |
| Population Density | 144 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 67.5539°, 133.3898° |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| State / Province | Sakha |
| Average Temperature | 5°F (-15°C) |
| January Average | -50°F (-46°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.3 inches (186 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
About Verkhoyansk
Verkhoyansk is a small town in Russia (Sakha) with a population of 1,388. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 5°F (-15°C). Temperatures range from -50°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vladivostok.
Climate in Verkhoyansk
Verkhoyansk has an average annual temperature of -13.8°C (7°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-44.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 180 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 5.1°F |
| 91% below Russia avg | |
| January Average | -50°F (-46°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.5539°N, 133.3898°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -50°F (-46°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -43°F (-41°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | -21°F (-30°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | -33°F (-36°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -46°F (-43°C) | 0.4 in |
Verkhoyansk has a seasonal temperature swing of 110°F / from -50°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.2").
Museums in Verkhoyansk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Верхоянский районный краеведческий музей «Полюс холода» |
Hotels in Verkhoyansk
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Verkhoyansk
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Verkhoyansk
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Verkhoyansk Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Verkhoyansk?
Verkhoyansk has a population of 1,388 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Verkhoyansk?
Verkhoyansk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 5°F (-15°C). Winter temperatures average -50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.