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Weather & Climate in Nikel, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nikel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 30.9°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.4129°N, 30.2220°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Apr 17, 1991 | 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 39 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 52 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1995 | 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1994 | 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 37 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 43 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1994 | 24 km W of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.6 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia | M2.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in |
Nikel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 12°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").