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Weather & Climate in Lavrentiya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lavrentiya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 24.2°F |
| 55% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.5830°N, 170.9966°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Anadyr |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 9, 1996 | 73 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1996 | 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2006 | 30 km W of Diomede, Alaska | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 33 km SW of Wales, Alaska | M4.6 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 26 km SSW of Wales, Alaska | M4.6 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 107 km NW of Diomede, Alaska | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 48 km N of Provideniya, Russia | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 114 km W of Lorino, Russia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 107 km WNW of Lorino, Russia | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1996 | Chukotskiy Avtonomnyy Okrug, Russia | M4.5 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 108 km WNW of Lorino, Russia | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km NE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.5 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2017 | 60 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | 47 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.3 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 75 km WSW of Lorino, Russia | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 50 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 98 km WNW of Lorino, Russia | M4.2 | 128 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in |
Lavrentiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 6°F in February to 42°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.5").