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Weather & Climate in Novaya Chara, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novaya Chara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 18°F (-8°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 87°F. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet.
Temperature
-27°F Jan (-33°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 17.6°F |
| 67% below US avg | |
| January Average | -27°F (-33°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.7968°N, 118.2695°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Chita |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Aug 21, 1994 | 25 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M6.0 | 23 km | 12 km |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 28 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.4 | 26 km | 18 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 128 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 129 km ESE of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 36 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.1 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 50 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 73 km S of Novaya Chara, Russia | M5.0 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 24 km N of Kuanda, Russia | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2024 | 63 km WSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.8 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 32 km SSW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.8 | 30 km | 14 km |
| Oct 24, 1997 | 94 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1997 | 119 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1995 | 56 km NNE of Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2022 | 50 km W of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 83 km E of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 37 km SW of Novaya Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 20 km NNW of Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 122 km ENE of Chara, Russia | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1997 | 71 km ENE of Kuanda, Russia | M4.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Udokan Plateau (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Udokan Plateau | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,180 m (7,152 ft) | -220 | 65 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -27°F (-33°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | -18°F (-28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -7°F (-21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -23°F (-30°C) | 0.2 in |
Novaya Chara has a seasonal temperature swing of 86°F / from -27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.1").