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Weather & Climate in Magadan, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magadan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
-0°F Jan (-18°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 25.2°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 113.9 sq mi (295.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5627°N, 150.8021°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Magadan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Nov 3, 2013 | 111 km SSW of Arman’, Russia | M4.7 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Dec 26, 2009 | 15 km S of Uptar, Russia | M4.7 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 54 km NE of Ola, Russia | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2009 | Magadanskaya Oblast', Russia | M4.2 | 137 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 10°F (-13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.8 in |
Magadan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from -0°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.4").