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Weather & Climate in Polyarnyy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polyarnyy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.5°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 138.2 sq mi (358.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.2028°N, 33.4370°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 39 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 52 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1994 | 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 37 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 43 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia | M2.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Polyarnyy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in February to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.0").