Weather & Climate in Kovdor, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kovdor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 30.4°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.5663°N, 30.4777°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Apr 17, 1991 | 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1992 | 33 km SSW of Kovdor, Russia | M3.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in |
Kovdor has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 8°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.1").