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Weather & Climate in Selenginsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selenginsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 316 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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 30.9°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 184.1 sq mi (476.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0064°N, 106.8647°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 25, 1999 | 13 km N of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia | M5.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 16 km ESE of Turka, Russia | M5.3 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Lake Baykal region, Russia | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 41 km SSE of Yelantsy, Russia | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2000 | 18 km SSE of Listvyanka, Russia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tankhoy, Russia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1991 | 22 km ENE of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 1993 | 22 km NE of Istok, Russia | M4.8 | 38 km | 24 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 18 km N of Rechka-Vydrino, Russia | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia | M4.7 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 1999 | 10 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 30 km W of Turka, Russia | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia | M4.6 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 18 km SSE of Listvyanka, Russia | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 14 km NNW of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 51 km S of Khuzhir, Russia | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Lake Baykal region, Russia | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 22 km W of Istok, Russia | M4.5 | 65 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in |
Selenginsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -4°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.1").