Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

Full City Profile

198,973 Population 3,129/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	36.0°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	63.6 sq mi (164.7 km²)
Population Density	3,129/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9543°N, 142.7356°W
Timezone	Asia/Sakhalin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 9, 2025.

Aug 2, 2007	20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia	M6.2	73 km
Feb 26, 2001	135 km E of Korsakov, Russia	M6.1	137 km
Jun 16, 1992	50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan	M6.0	144 km
Jul 2, 2022	58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.9	127 km
Aug 2, 2007	10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.8	82 km
Aug 20, 1990	42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.7	92 km
Mar 10, 1995	78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia	M5.7	109 km
Jun 23, 2023	94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan	M5.6	131 km
Feb 9, 2002	61 km S of Korsakov, Russia	M5.5	97 km
Aug 2, 2007	8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.5	82 km
Aug 14, 2007	20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia	M5.5	76 km
Aug 13, 2022	141 km E of Korsakov, Russia	M5.3	142 km
Jun 16, 2006	134 km E of Korsakov, Russia	M5.3	142 km
Jan 24, 1993	51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.3	139 km
Aug 2, 2007	11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia	M5.2	80 km
Sep 26, 2003	45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia	M5.2	80 km
Sep 1, 2001	0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia	M5.2	44 km
Apr 23, 2017	37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia	M5.2	97 km
Aug 19, 2011	76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan	M5.1	121 km
Sep 22, 2012	39 km S of Shebunino, Russia	M5.1	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	3.2 m	2	73 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	2.0 m	—	127 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	139 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	106 km
1971	TATAR STRAIT	Earthquake	0.0 m	—	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-12°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	20°F (-6°C)	1.6 in
April	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
May	44°F (6°C)	2.7 in
June	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
August	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
September	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
October	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	2.9 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	2.4 in

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 9°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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