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Weather & Climate in Kandalaksha, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandalaksha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.7°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 2,567.6 sq mi (6,650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.1512°N, 32.4128°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km SW of Revda, Russia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 23 km E of Kirovsk, Russia | M4.4 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1992 | 33 km SSW of Kovdor, Russia | M3.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1995 | 29 km S of Revda, Russia | M2.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in |
Kandalaksha has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.0").