Zhireken, Russia

Full City Profile

3,766 Population 1/sq mi density

2,428 ft Elevation 740 meters

25°F Avg Temperature -4°C

Zhireken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-18°F Jan (-28°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	24.8°F
	54% below US avg
January Average	-18°F (-28°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,428 ft (740 m)
Area	6,598.8 sq mi (17,090.9 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	52.8263°N, 117.3061°W
Timezone	Asia/Chita

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2006.

Jan 6, 2006	21 km NW of Baley, Russia	M4.6	138 km
Mar 24, 2006	21 km SSE of Kholbon, Russia	M4.1	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-18°F (-28°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	-9°F (-23°C)	0.2 in
March	9°F (-13°C)	0.2 in
April	31°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
May	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
July	62°F (17°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
September	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
October	26°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
November	3°F (-16°C)	0.4 in
December	-13°F (-25°C)	0.2 in

Zhireken has a seasonal temperature swing of 80°F / from -18°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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