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Weather & Climate in Bureya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bureya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 84°F. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.
Temperature
-14°F Jan (-25°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | -14°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 6,254.0 sq mi (16,197.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8129°N, 129.8128°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 4, 1994 | 61 km S of Arkhara, Russia | M4.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 33 km SSW of Khingansk, Russia | M4.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 52 km SSW of Arkhara, Russia | M4.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 55 km N of Xinqing, China | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2018 | BUREYA, FAR EASTERN RUSSIA | Meteorological | 90.0 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.4 in |
Bureya has a seasonal temperature swing of 84°F / from -14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.2").