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Weather & Climate in Tiksi, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiksi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 8°F (-13°C). Winters average -24°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
-24°F Jan (-31°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 8.0°F |
| 85% below US avg | |
| January Average | -24°F (-31°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 168.6 sq mi (436.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 71.6908°N, 128.8652°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 1, 1991 | 88 km NW of Tiksi, Russia | M5.2 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Sep 15, 1996 | 104 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1993 | 58 km E of Tiksi, Russia | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 92 km S of Tiksi, Russia | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 36 km ENE of Tiksi, Russia | M4.7 | 36 km | 19 km |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 129 km NNE of Tiksi, Russia | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 51 km NW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.4 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 138 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 126 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2020 | 68 km NW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 58 km W of Tiksi, Russia | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1995 | 146 km NE of Tiksi, Russia | M4.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Northwestern Sakha, Russia | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 141 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 138 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2024 | 147 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 139 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 144 km WNW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 76 km NW of Tiksi, Russia | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 117 km S of Tiksi, Russia | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -24°F (-31°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | -21°F (-30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -19°F (-28°C) | 1.3 in |
Tiksi has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -24°F in January to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").