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Zapolyarnyy, Russia

Murmansk · Russia

Zapolyarnyy is a small city in Murmansk, Russia with a population of 17,789. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

17,789 Population 10/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
21.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population17,789
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain21.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population17,789
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates69.4260°, 30.8110°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceMurmansk
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation21.6 inches (549 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)

About Zapolyarnyy

Zapolyarnyy is a small city in Russia (Murmansk) with a population of 17,789. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Zapolyarnyy

Zapolyarnyy has an average annual temperature of 0.7°C (33°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.2°C / 15°F -21.4° / 0.6° 50.6
Feb -9°C / 16°F -22° / 1° 45.2
Mar -5.9°C / 21°F -17.5° / 0.7° 52.0
Apr -1.8°C / 29°F -9.7° / 3.4° 44.8
May 3.3°C / 38°F -5.5° / 14.7° 84.1
Jun 10.1°C / 50°F 2.2° / 21.7° 87.1
Jul 13.3°C / 56°F 5.5° / 24.1° 91.7
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F 5.1° / 21° 100.8
Sep 7.5°C / 45°F 0.6° / 15.6° 88.7
Oct 0.8°C / 33°F -8.1° / 8.2° 71.2
Nov -4.6°C / 24°F -15.2° / 2.1° 46.5
Dec -8.7°C / 16°F -20.3° / -0.7° 45.0
Zapolyarnyy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average30.6°F
43% below Russia avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area1,783.8 sq mi (4,620.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates69.4260°N, 30.8110°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below Russia avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 14, 1995.

Jun 16, 1990 25 km S of Shonguy, Russia M4.3 135 km
Apr 17, 1991 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia M3.6 129 km
Aug 19, 1994 39 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.1 50 km
Oct 21, 1994 52 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.0 58 km
Jun 14, 1995 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway M3.0 131 km
Aug 26, 1994 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.8 59 km
Jul 22, 1994 37 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.8 47 km
Oct 12, 1994 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.7 58 km
Dec 28, 1994 43 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.7 54 km
Aug 24, 1994 24 km W of Nikel, Russia M2.7 47 km
Dec 2, 1994 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.6 65 km
Jan 18, 1995 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia M2.6 17 km
Nov 23, 1994 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.5 75 km
Apr 29, 1995 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia M2.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.5 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
May 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
September 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
October 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.5 in

Zapolyarnyy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 13°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Zapolyarnyy

Institution Type Founded Website
ПУ №15 College

Schools in Zapolyarnyy

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Средняя школа №19
КЮТ
Детская музыкальная школа
средняя общеобразовательная школа №7 им. Гагарина
средняя общеобразовательная школа №7 им. Гагарина (здание 2)
Школа № 9
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Radio Stations near Zapolyarnyy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Zapolyarnyy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека - филиал № 1 г.Заполярный0.0
Библиотека - филиал № 3 г.Заполярный0.0
Библиотека - филиал № 6 п. Корзуново0.0

Farmers Markets in Zapolyarnyy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Рынок

Hotels in Zapolyarnyy

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Petchenga

Cafes in Zapolyarnyy

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO.BRO Coffee
Встреча
Кулинария
Мангал
Суши wok
Чилентано

Theatres in Zapolyarnyy

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ДК "Октябрь"

Train Stations in Zapolyarnyy

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Заполярная
Луостари
Титовка

Bus Stations in Zapolyarnyy

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Заполярный

Gas Stations in Zapolyarnyy

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #5081328215
Skarus
Роснефть

Banks in Zapolyarnyy

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank
Sberbank
Росбанк
Совкомбанк

Shopping Malls in Zapolyarnyy

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

торговый центр

Airports Near Zapolyarnyy

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koshka Yavr Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zapolyarnyy

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Заполярный 184430
Заполярный 184433
Корзуново 184405
СДЭК

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zapolyarnyy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Свято-Троицкий Трифонов Печенгский мужской монастырь
Свято-Троицкий храм

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 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 Zapolyarnyy

What is the population of Zapolyarnyy?

Zapolyarnyy has a population of 17,789 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,783.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zapolyarnyy?

Zapolyarnyy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

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