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Weather & Climate in Pechenga, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pechenga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 31.7°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.5259°N, 31.1703°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 16, 1990 | 25 km S of Shonguy, Russia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 39 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 52 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1995 | 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway | M3.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1994 | 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 37 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 43 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1994 | 24 km W of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia | M2.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in |
Pechenga has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 14°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.2").