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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. The area gets 280 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6353°N, 142.7758°W |
| 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").