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Weather & Climate in Chemal, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chemal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 375.2 sq mi (971.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4216°N, 85.9906°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Barnaul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 13, 2019 | 43 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 43 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia | M4.9 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 28 km WSW of Ust’-Kan, Russia | M4.7 | 129 km | 45 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 48 km ENE of Inya, Russia | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Ust’-Koksa, Russia | M4.6 | 100 km | 50 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 35 km W of Ust’-Ulagan, Russia | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 41 km W of Ulagan, Russia | M4.5 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 47 km ESE of Ust’-Kan, Russia | M4.4 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 40 km NE of Inya, Russia | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 33 km NE of Inya, Russia | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2006 | southwestern Siberia, Russia | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 40 km NE of Inya, Russia | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2003 | 38 km W of Aktash, Russia | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 42 km NW of Aktash, Russia | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 46 km NW of Aktash, Russia | M3.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2003 | 12 km SW of Inya, Russia | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2008 | 37 km WNW of Aktash, Russia | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Chemal has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 8°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").