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Weather & Climate in Shikotan, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shikotan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 716.6 sq mi (1,856.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7992°N, 146.7216°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Magadan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.3.
| Oct 4, 1994 | 48 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M8.3 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Oct 9, 1994 | 96 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M7.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1995 | 107 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia | M6.9 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Jan 28, 2000 | 84 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M6.8 | 84 km | 61 km |
| May 25, 2001 | 114 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia | M6.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 47 km | 59 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 100 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 102 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 2015 | 101 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 101 km | 49 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 72 km SW of Kuril’sk, Russia | M6.2 | 117 km | 140 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 72 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M6.2 | 72 km | 54 km |
| Feb 1, 1996 | 93 km NNE of Otrada, Russia | M6.2 | 123 km | 170 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 58 km | 76 km |
| Apr 28, 1995 | 113 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia | M6.2 | 113 km | 35 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 137 km | 161 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 37 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M6.1 | 37 km | 61 km |
| Oct 5, 1994 | 52 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia | M6.1 | 52 km | 40 km |
| Oct 9, 1994 | east of the Kuril Islands | M6.1 | 108 km | 36 km |
| Mar 9, 1996 | 111 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia | M6.1 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 90 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 58 mph | 267 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.4 m (34 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.4 m | 11 | 48 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1975 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 5.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 1969 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1893 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 84 km |
| 1961 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 61 km |
| 1974 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 67 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 1994 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 97 km |
| 1984 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 24 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 30 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachadake [Tiatia] (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 72 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 82 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 98 km |
| Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri] | Stratovolcano | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) | 1932 | 117 km |
| Nishihitokappuyama [Bogatyr Ridge] | Stratovolcano | 1,634 m (5,361 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 130 km |
| Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group] | Complex(es) | 1,158 m (3,799 ft) | 2013 | 163 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 176 km |
| Sashiusudake [Baransky] | Stratovolcano | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) | 1951 | 178 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 186 km |
| Chirippusan [Chirip] | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,587 m (5,207 ft) | 1860 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Shikotan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.9").