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Weather & Climate in Ulan-Ude, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulan-Ude has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 335.3 sq mi (868.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8265°N, 107.5998°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jul 16, 2011 | 16 km ESE of Turka, Russia | M5.3 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 41 km SSE of Yelantsy, Russia | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Lake Baykal region, Russia | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1993 | 22 km NE of Istok, Russia | M4.8 | 90 km | 24 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia | M4.7 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 30 km W of Turka, Russia | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia | M4.6 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 21 km E of Babushkin, Russia | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Lake Baykal region, Russia | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 51 km S of Khuzhir, Russia | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 22 km W of Istok, Russia | M4.5 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Nov 19, 1992 | 28 km NE of Tankhoy, Russia | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2021 | 44 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Il’inka, Russia | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 43 km S of Khuzhir, Russia | M4.3 | 110 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 28 km S of Khuzhir, Russia | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 15 km NE of Istok, Russia | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 27 km SE of Yelantsy, Russia | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1993 | 38 km SSW of Khuzhir, Russia | M4.2 | 121 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.3 in |
Ulan-Ude has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.1").