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Weather & Climate in Murmansk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murmansk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 31.8°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 64.9 sq mi (168.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.9678°N, 33.0992°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 17, 1999 | 11 km SW of Revda, Russia | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 25 km S of Shonguy, Russia | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 39 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 52 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1994 | 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 37 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 43 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1994 | 24 km W of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia | M2.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Murmansk has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 11°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.9").