Weather & Climate in Korsakov, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Korsakov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6353°N, 142.7758°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 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 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2001 | 135 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M6.1 | 135 km | 392 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 111 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 98 km | 309 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 62 km | 309 km |
| Mar 10, 1995 | 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.7 | 79 km | 350 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 95 km | 314 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 122 km | 307 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia | M5.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 62 km | 349 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 134 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M5.3 | 134 km | 365 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 141 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M5.3 | 141 km | 386 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 107 km | 306 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.2 | 46 km | 346 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 12 km WNW of Gornozavodsk, Russia | M5.1 | 84 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 | 92 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 131 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 148 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 105 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in |
Korsakov has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 12°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.3").