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Weather & Climate in Novokuznetsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novokuznetsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 163.8 sq mi (424.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7575°N, 87.1360°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Novokuznetsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jun 18, 2013 | 3 km NW of Starobachaty, Russia | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 34 km ENE of Karagayla, Russia | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 10 km SE of Prokop’yevsk, Russia | M4.9 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 41 km N of Mezhdurechensk, Russia | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 7 km N of Bachatskiy, Russia | M4.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 13 km ENE of Sheregesh, Russia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 55 km SSW of Kommunar, Russia | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2004 | 3 km WSW of Tselinnoye, Russia | M4.3 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 12 km N of Mezhdurechensk, Russia | M4.3 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 11 km E of Tashtagol, Russia | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2022 | 7 km S of Salair, Russia | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2004 | 12 km NW of Sheregesh, Russia | M4.2 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 7 km WNW of Mezhdurechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | 17 km SE of Solton, Russia | M4.1 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2000 | 7 km SW of Belovo, Russia | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 6 km NE of Bachatskiy, Russia | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 12 km NNE of Pritomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 38 km E of Inskoy, Russia | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 40 km NW of Kommunar, Russia | M3.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.7 in |
Novokuznetsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.8").