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Weather & Climate in Svetlaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Svetlaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 34.4°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5406°N, 138.3313°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 27, 2003 | 97 km NE of Svetlaya, Russia | M6.8 | 97 km | 470 km |
| Nov 13, 1990 | 54 km SSE of Svetlaya, Russia | M5.9 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 108 km NNE of Svetlaya, Russia | M5.6 | 109 km | 502 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 115 km NNE of Svetlaya, Russia | M5.5 | 116 km | 505 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | Primor'ye, Russia | M4.8 | 51 km | 25 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 65 km E of Vostok, Russia | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1995 | 70 km NE of Terney, Russia | M4.2 | 143 km | 362 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 42 km S of Svetlaya, Russia | M4.2 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 51 km SSE of Svetlaya, Russia | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 112 km NE of Svetlaya, Russia | M4.1 | 113 km | 460 km |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 94 km NE of Svetlaya, Russia | M4.1 | 95 km | 479 km |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 95 km NE of Svetlaya, Russia | M4.0 | 96 km | 463 km |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 97 km ESE of Vostok, Russia | M3.4 | 109 km | 393 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.2 in |
Svetlaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 4°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").