Zhigansk, Russia

Full City Profile

3,206 Population
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
12°F Avg Temperature -11°C
Zhigansk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 12°F (-11°C). Winters average -37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-37°F Jan (-38°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average11.5°F
79% below US avg
January Average-37°F (-38°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates66.7680°N, 123.3766°E
TimezoneAsia/Yakutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 21, 2011.

Apr 21, 2011 143 km SSE of Zhigansk, Russia M4.5 143 km
Jan 8, 2008 106 km SE of Zhigansk, Russia M3.8 106 km
Jan 8, 2008 115 km SSE of Zhigansk, Russia M3.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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