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Weather & Climate in Chelyabinsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chelyabinsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.6°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 193.4 sq mi (500.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1611°N, 61.4288°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yekaterinburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Feb 15, 2013 | 1 km WSW of Chelyabinsk, Russia | M4.2 | 2 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Chelyabinsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.6").