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Weather & Climate in Shakhtërsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shakhtërsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,808.1 sq mi (7,272.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1680°N, 142.1157°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 1990 | 16 km WSW of Uglegorsk, Russia | M7.2 | 24 km | 606 km |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 35 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M6.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2016 | 48 km S of Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy, Russia | M5.7 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 16 km SE of Shakhtersk, Russia | M5.6 | 17 km | 597 km |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 37 km NNE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M5.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.2 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 35 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2003 | 27 km NE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M5.1 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2000 | 33 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 60 km SSW of Tymovskoye, Russia | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 17 km SSW of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.0 | 28 km | 577 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 38 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 13 km W of Makarov, Russia | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 22 km NE of Boshnyakovo, Russia | M4.9 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 19 km NW of Smirnykh, Russia | M4.9 | 88 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 2022 | 23 km ENE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 42 km ESE of Makarov, Russia | M4.9 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 17 km WNW of Makarov, Russia | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2000 | 34 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in |
Shakhtërsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (1.2").