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Yanchukan, Russia

Buryatiya Republic · Russia

Yanchukan is a small town in Buryatiya Republic, Russia with a population of 529. Elevation: 1,929 ft (588 m). Average temperature: 20°F (-7°C).

Data updated June 2026

529 Population 29/sq mi density
1,929 ft Elevation 588 meters
20°F Avg Temperature -7°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Irkutsk Timezone

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People

Population529
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp20°F (-7°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Population529
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Coordinates56.2507°, 112.7981°
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceBuryatiya Republic
Average Temperature20°F (-7°C)
January Average-19°F (-29°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (432 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Yanchukan

Yanchukan is a small town in Russia (Buryatiya Republic) with a population of 529. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet (588 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 20°F (-7°C). Temperatures range from -19°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.

Yanchukan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-7°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.

Temperature

-19°F Jan (-29°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average20.3°F
62% below Russia avg
January Average-19°F (-29°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates56.2507°N, 112.7981°W
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Oct 6, 2024.

Nov 13, 1995 36 km SW of Taksimo, Russia M5.8 106 km
Sep 16, 2003 29 km WSW of Novyy Uoyan, Russia M5.6 98 km
May 23, 2014 31 km ESE of Severomuysk, Russia M5.4 72 km
Aug 22, 1991 71 km SSW of Taksimo, Russia M5.2 111 km
Aug 31, 2021 24 km S of Severomuysk, Russia M5.1 51 km
Jan 18, 2015 14 km E of Severomuysk, Russia M5.0 54 km
Feb 13, 2016 25 km E of Novyy Uoyan, Russia M5.0 44 km
Apr 5, 2007 39 km SW of Taksimo, Russia M4.9 110 km
Sep 14, 2016 55 km ENE of Novyy Uoyan, Russia M4.9 25 km
Mar 8, 2004 46 km WSW of Taksimo, Russia M4.9 87 km
Jul 22, 1992 31 km SSE of Severomuysk, Russia M4.9 67 km
Jun 10, 2009 83 km SE of Kichera, Russia M4.8 142 km
Apr 14, 2022 55 km WNW of Severomuysk, Russia M4.8 18 km
Jul 31, 1993 48 km E of Novyy Uoyan, Russia M4.8 20 km
Jan 3, 2015 13 km ESE of Severomuysk, Russia M4.8 54 km
Jul 2, 2023 Buryatiya, Russia M4.8 47 km
Aug 19, 2024 26 km E of Severomuysk, Russia M4.7 66 km
Jan 26, 2002 115 km S of Novyy Uoyan, Russia M4.7 150 km
Jan 5, 2015 16 km NE of Severomuysk, Russia M4.7 51 km
Jan 26, 2002 95 km S of Novyy Uoyan, Russia M4.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -19°F (-29°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February -12°F (-24°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 2°F (-17°C) 0.3 in
April 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
May 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
October 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
November 1°F (-17°C) 0.5 in
December -13°F (-25°C) 0.4 in

Yanchukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -19°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Train Stations in Yanchukan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кавокта
Кюхельбекерская
Чуро

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 Yanchukan

What is the population of Yanchukan?

Yanchukan has a population of 529 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanchukan?

Yanchukan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-7°C). Winter temperatures average -19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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