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Weather & Climate in Bol’shoy Kunaley, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bol’shoy Kunaley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 315 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.7°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 226.7 sq mi (587.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4320°N, 107.6089°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 8, 2022 | Lake Baykal region, Russia | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 41 km SSE of Yelantsy, Russia | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1993 | 22 km NE of Istok, Russia | M4.8 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia | M4.7 | 61 km | 17 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia | M4.6 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 51 km S of Khuzhir, Russia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 22 km W of Istok, Russia | M4.5 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2021 | 44 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Il’inka, Russia | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 15 km NE of Istok, Russia | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 27 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Istok, Russia | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 36 km ESE of Yelantsy, Russia | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 26 km N of Istok, Russia | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 26 km NNW of Istok, Russia | M3.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.3 in |
Bol’shoy Kunaley has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -11°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.1").