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Weather & Climate in Balykcha, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balykcha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 32.1°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 5,082.0 sq mi (13,162.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2853°N, 87.7181°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Barnaul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 27, 2003 | 29 km S of Aktash, Russia | M7.3 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 9 km S of Aktash, Russia | M6.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 23 km S of Aktash, Russia | M6.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 32 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M5.7 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 29 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 32 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 5 km SSW of Aktash, Russia | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 13 km S of Aktash, Russia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 35 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 35 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 23 km SSW of Aktash, Russia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 43 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 32 km WSW of Aktash, Russia | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 32 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 2003 | 25 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2025 | 28 km ESE of Aktash, Russia | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 26 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 38 km WNW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 43 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia | M4.9 | 77 km | 19 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 34 km SSW of Aktash, Russia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in |
Balykcha has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").