All Countries
Weather & Climate in Birobidzhan, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birobidzhan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 79°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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 65.4 sq mi (169.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7930°N, 132.9203°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 34 km NW of Smidovich, Russia | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 33 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2005 | 69 km S of Izvestkovyy, Russia | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Birobidzhan, Russia | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 33 km WSW of Birobidzhan, Russia | M4.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 58 km S of Izvestkovyy, Russia | M4.0 | 101 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in |
Birobidzhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 79°F / from -9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.2").