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Weather & Climate in Lensk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lensk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F (-6°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 83°F. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.
Temperature
-20°F Jan (-29°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 21.6°F |
| 60% below US avg | |
| January Average | -20°F (-29°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (49.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7238°N, 114.9345°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 14, 1995 | 56 km NNE of Peleduy, Russia | M4.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20°F (-29°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | -3°F (-20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | -17°F (-27°C) | 0.9 in |
Lensk has a seasonal temperature swing of 83°F / from -20°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.4").