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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. The area gets 276 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3,790.8 sq mi (9,818.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5598°N, 141.8436°W |
| 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").