Weather & Climate in Gornozavodsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gornozavodsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5598°N, 141.8436°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 2, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia | M6.2 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 101 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 73 km | 309 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.8 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 54 km | 309 km |
| Mar 10, 1995 | 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.7 | 135 km | 350 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 129 km | 314 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 95 km | 307 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.5 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia | M5.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 86 km | 349 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 91 km | 306 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.2 | 97 km | 346 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 89 km | 308 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 54 km | 319 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 12 km WNW of Gornozavodsk, Russia | M5.1 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.2 m | 2 | 62 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 60 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 78 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 37 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in |
Gornozavodsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (1.5").