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Weather & Climate in Okha, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Okha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 29.4°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5940°N, 142.9528°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| May 27, 1995 | 85 km S of Tungor, Russia | M7.1 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Jan 8, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Tungor, Russia | M5.6 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Jun 12, 2005 | 90 km SE of Tungor, Russia | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 83 km S of Tungor, Russia | M5.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 78 km S of Tungor, Russia | M5.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 1995 | 45 km SSW of Tungor, Russia | M5.2 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 144 km NNW of Okha, Russia | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2022 | 88 km N of Nogliki, Russia | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1995 | 32 km S of Tungor, Russia | M5.2 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Dec 13, 1994 | 81 km WNW of Okha, Russia | M5.2 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Nov 6, 1995 | 84 km S of Tungor, Russia | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 53 km S of Tungor, Russia | M5.0 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1990 | 98 km ESE of Tungor, Russia | M5.0 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 86 km S of Tungor, Russia | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 57 km S of Tungor, Russia | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1995 | 84 km S of Tungor, Russia | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 21 km WNW of Tungor, Russia | M4.9 | 25 km | 17 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 15 km W of Tungor, Russia | M4.8 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1996 | 66 km S of Tungor, Russia | M4.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2001 | 59 km N of Okha, Russia | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | SAKHALIN ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1,989 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 0°F (-18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.1 in |
Okha has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -2°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").