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Weather & Climate in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 33.3°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 139.8 sq mi (362.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0639°N, 158.6275°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kamchatka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,990 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Jul 29, 2025 | 2025 Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia Earthquake | M8.8 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 2025 Eastern Kamchatka, Russia Earthquake | M7.4 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 80 km S of Mil’kovo, Russia | M7.2 | 102 km | 177 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 112 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | M7.0 | 126 km | 34 km |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 102 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M7.0 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 125 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.9 | 125 km | 37 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 84 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.9 | 86 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 1999 | 123 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | M6.9 | 127 km | 57 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 134 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.6 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Jan 1, 1996 | 106 km NE of Yelizovo, Russia | M6.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 143 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.5 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 23 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | M6.5 | 39 km | 101 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 123 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.5 | 126 km | 49 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 114 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 96 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.4 | 98 km | 44 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 89 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia | M6.4 | 137 km | 116 km |
| Mar 5, 1992 | 67 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.4 | 69 km | 45 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 94 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.3 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2010 | 100 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | M6.3 | 103 km | 23 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 48 km SSW of Mil’kovo, Russia | M6.2 | 135 km | 197 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | KARYMSKOYE, KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA | Astronomical | 30.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1952 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 23.0 m | 10,000 | 102 km |
| 2025 | KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA | Earthquake | 17.0 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1841 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 2025 | KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 140 km |
| 2025 | KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 1959 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 86 km |
| 2025 | KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 102 km |
| 1993 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
| 2024 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1904 | KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1904 | KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1827 | KAMCHATKA | Eruption | — | — | 11 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Avachinsky (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Avachinsky | Stratovolcano | 2,717 m (8,914 ft) | 2001 | 26 km |
| Barkhatnaya Sopka | Lava dome(s) | 874 m (2,867 ft) | -3550 | 39 km |
| Vilyuchik | Stratovolcano | 2,173 m (7,129 ft) | -8050 | 47 km |
| Bolshe-Bannaya | Lava dome(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Dzenzursky | Compound | 2,285 m (7,497 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Gorely | Caldera | 1,799 m (5,902 ft) | 2010 | 69 km |
| Mutnovsky | Complex | 2,288 m (7,507 ft) | 2000 | 74 km |
| Visokiy | Stratovolcano | 1,234 m (4,049 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Kostakan | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1350 | 93 km |
| Zavaritsky | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,567 m (5,141 ft) | -800 | 95 km |
| Asacha | Complex | 1,910 m (6,266 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Bakening | Stratovolcano | 2,278 m (7,474 ft) | -550 | 101 km |
| Opala | Caldera | 2,439 m (8,002 ft) | 1776 | 104 km |
| Akademia Nauk | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,180 m (3,871 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Karymsky | Stratovolcano | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) | 2019 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.2 in |
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 12°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (2.0").