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Weather & Climate in Birakan, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birakan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 31.6°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9941°N, 131.7204°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 17, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Londoko, Russia | M4.6 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 34 km NW of Smidovich, Russia | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1994 | 61 km S of Arkhara, Russia | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 50 km NNW of Amurzet, Russia | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia | M4.5 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 33 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia | M4.3 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 52 km SSW of Arkhara, Russia | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2005 | 69 km S of Izvestkovyy, Russia | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Birobidzhan, Russia | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 33 km WSW of Birobidzhan, Russia | M4.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 58 km S of Izvestkovyy, Russia | M4.0 | 59 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.3 in |
Birakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.2").