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Weather & Climate in Oymyakon, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oymyakon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 4°F (-16°C). Winters average -49°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 107°F. The area gets 320 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.
Temperature
-49°F Jan (-45°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 4.1°F |
| 92% below US avg | |
| January Average | -49°F (-45°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 1,750.2 sq mi (4,533.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4622°N, 142.7949°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Magadan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 27, 2009 | 117 km SE of Ust-Nera, Russia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 102 km ESE of Ust-Nera, Russia | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -49°F (-45°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -42°F (-41°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | -25°F (-31°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -32°F (-36°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -48°F (-44°C) | 0.3 in |
Oymyakon has a seasonal temperature swing of 106°F / from -49°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (0.2").