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Weather & Climate in Makarov, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makarov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1,987.8 sq mi (5,148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6256°N, 142.7786°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 1990 | 16 km WSW of Uglegorsk, Russia | M7.2 | 82 km | 606 km |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 35 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M6.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 16 km SE of Shakhtersk, Russia | M5.6 | 61 km | 597 km |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 37 km NNE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2003 | 27 km NE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M5.1 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 35 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 17 km SSW of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.0 | 68 km | 577 km |
| Aug 30, 2000 | 33 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 38 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2022 | 23 km ENE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 42 km ESE of Makarov, Russia | M4.9 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 13 km W of Makarov, Russia | M4.9 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 19 km NW of Smirnykh, Russia | M4.9 | 139 km | 27 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 22 km NE of Boshnyakovo, Russia | M4.9 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 86 km ENE of Dolinsk, Russia | M4.8 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 17 km WNW of Makarov, Russia | M4.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2000 | 34 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M4.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 10°F (-13°C) | 2.0 in |
Makarov has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 3°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.3").