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Weather & Climate in Uelen, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uelen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 18.8°F |
| 65% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.1597°N, 169.8098°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Anadyr |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 9, 1996 | 73 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2009 | 148 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska | M5.1 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jul 10, 2006 | 30 km W of Diomede, Alaska | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2009 | 145 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska | M4.7 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 33 km SW of Wales, Alaska | M4.6 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 26 km SSW of Wales, Alaska | M4.6 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 107 km NW of Diomede, Alaska | M4.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 57 km NE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.5 | 27 km | 3 km |
| Oct 24, 1996 | Chukotskiy Avtonomnyy Okrug, Russia | M4.5 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Oct 22, 2003 | 34 km ESE of Wales, Alaska | M4.4 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | 47 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.3 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 50 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2017 | 62 km S of Diomede, Alaska | M4.2 | 113 km | 21 km |
| May 25, 2010 | 82 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska | M4.2 | 27 km | 25 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 183 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 77 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 169 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska | M4.1 | 118 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.1 in |
Uelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from -5°F in February to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.7").