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Weather & Climate in Chara, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 88°F. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet.
Temperature
-27°F Jan (-33°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 18.8°F |
| 65% below US avg | |
| January Average | -27°F (-33°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.9033°N, 118.2590°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Chita |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Aug 21, 1994 | 25 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M6.0 | 27 km | 12 km |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 28 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.4 | 31 km | 18 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 128 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 129 km ESE of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 36 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.1 | 42 km | 14 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 50 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 73 km S of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.0 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 24 km N of Kuanda, Russia | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2024 | 63 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.8 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 1999 | 145 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 32 km SSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.8 | 41 km | 14 km |
| Oct 24, 1997 | 94 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1997 | 119 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1995 | 56 km NNE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 147 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Sep 3, 2022 | 50 km W of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 37 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 20 km NNW of Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 122 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Udokan Plateau (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Udokan Plateau | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,180 m (7,152 ft) | -220 | 76 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -27°F (-33°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -18°F (-28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.2 in |
Chara has a seasonal temperature swing of 88°F / from -27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.2").