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Weather & Climate in Sokol, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sokol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2440°N, 142.7538°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 2, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia | M6.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2001 | 135 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M6.1 | 143 km | 392 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 123 km | 309 km |
| Mar 10, 1995 | 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.7 | 137 km | 350 km |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia | M5.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 129 km | 349 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 141 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M5.3 | 145 km | 386 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.2 | 111 km | 346 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 145 km | 319 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 12 km WNW of Gornozavodsk, Russia | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Sakhalin, Russia | M5.0 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 53 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.0 | 121 km | 342 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Sinegorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 6 km S of Nevel’sk, Russia | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 6 km WSW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M4.9 | 99 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.2 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in |
Sokol has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 7°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").