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Zhigansk, Russia
Sakha · Russia
Zhigansk is a small town in Sakha, Russia with a population of 3,237. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 12°F (-11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zhigansk
Zhigansk is a rural locality and the administrative center of Zhigansky District in the Sakha Republic, Russia, located on the left bank of the Lena River near where it is joined by its tributary the Nuora (Strekalovka), approximately 600 kilometers (370 mi) northwest of Yakutsk, the capital of the republic. Population: 3,420 (2010 census); 3,346 (2002 census); 4,511 (1989 Soviet census).
People
Climate
| Population | 3,237 |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.7680°, 123.3766° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| State / Province | Sakha |
| Average Temperature | 12°F (-11°C) |
| January Average | -37°F (-38°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.5 inches (292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
About Zhigansk
Zhigansk is a small town in Russia (Sakha) with a population of 3,237. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 12°F (-11°C). Temperatures range from -37°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yakutsk.
Climate in Zhigansk
Zhigansk has an average annual temperature of -10.5°C (13°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-36.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 360 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 11.5°F |
| 79% below Russia avg | |
| January Average | -37°F (-38°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.7680°N, 123.3766°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -37°F (-38°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -29°F (-34°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -33°F (-36°C) | 0.6 in |
Zhigansk has a seasonal temperature swing of 98°F / from -37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in Zhigansk
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Жиганская средняя общеобразовательная школа | - | - | - | - |
| СПТУ27 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Zhigansk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Музей | ||||
| Музей |
Hotels in Zhigansk
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zhigansk
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zhigansk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zhigansk
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zhigansk Airport | ZIX | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Zhigansk?
Zhigansk has a population of 3,237 residents and is located in Russia..
What is the weather like in Zhigansk?
Zhigansk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 12°F (-11°C). Winter temperatures average -37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.