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Weather & Climate in Palana, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 28.7°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0842°N, 159.9562°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kamchatka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 7, 1996 | 110 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 117 km NW of Tigil’, Russia | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Palana, Russia | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 102 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2010 | 73 km SE of Palana, Russia | M4.7 | 73 km | 23 km |
| Jun 9, 2002 | 53 km NNE of Palana, Russia | M4.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 71 km WSW of Palana, Russia | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 68 km ESE of Palana, Russia | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1998 | 117 km NW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 1996 | 121 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 71 km WSW of Palana, Russia | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 66 km N of Tigil’, Russia | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 112 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2020 | 64 km WSW of Palana, Russia | M4.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 119 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 115 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1996 | 127 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 99 km NNW of Tigil’, Russia | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | Zaliv Shelikhova, Russia | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 83 km N of Palana, Russia | M3.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Voyampolsky (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Voyampolsky | Shield(s) | 1,103 m (3,619 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Iettunup | Shield(s) | 1,340 m (4,396 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Severny | Shield | 1,936 m (6,352 ft) | -1550 | 104 km |
| Iktunup | Shield(s) | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Snezhniy | Shield | 2,169 m (7,116 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Nylgimelkin | Shield(s) | 1,764 m (5,787 ft) | -3550 | 130 km |
| Bely | Shield(s) | 2,080 m (6,824 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Elovsky | Shield(s) | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) | -7550 | 174 km |
| Titila | Shield(s) | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | -550 | 187 km |
| Tuzovsky | Shield(s) | 1,516 m (4,974 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Leutongey | Shield | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.4 in |
Palana has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 3°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.7").