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Weather & Climate in Baykal’sk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baykal’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 32.8°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5150°N, 104.1402°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 25, 1999 | 13 km N of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia | M5.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 49 km WNW of Kultuk, Russia | M5.8 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Lake Baykal region, Russia | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 17 km NNW of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2000 | 18 km SSE of Listvyanka, Russia | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tankhoy, Russia | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1991 | 22 km ENE of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 18 km N of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1999 | 10 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 27 km N of Bayangol, Russia | M4.6 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 18 km SSE of Listvyanka, Russia | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 22 km W of Istok, Russia | M4.5 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 14 km NNW of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 22 km ESE of Listvyanka, Russia | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 12 km NNW of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 10 km SW of Petropavlovka, Russia | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1992 | 28 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 15 km N of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2002 | 54 km SSW of Slyudyanka, Russia | M4.4 | 66 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tunkin Depression (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tunkin Depression | Volcanic field | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Baykal’sk has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 3°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.3").