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Weather & Climate in Kholmsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kholmsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0461°N, 142.0494°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 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 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 126 km | 309 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 97 km | 309 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 149 km | 307 km |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia | M5.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 119 km | 349 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 306 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.2 | 115 km | 346 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 12 km WNW of Gornozavodsk, Russia | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 133 km | 308 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 108 km | 319 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 53 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.0 | 119 km | 342 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Sakhalin, Russia | M5.0 | 32 km | 35 km |
| Apr 23, 2015 | 44 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 148 km | 310 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 | 21 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 87 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 102 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 121 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 63 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in |
Kholmsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 14°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (1.4").