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Weather & Climate in Ust’-Kamchatsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ust’-Kamchatsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 30.5°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.2360°N, 162.5330°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kamchatka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
867 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Mar 29, 2017 | 81 km NNE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.6 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 108 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 100 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2001 | 81 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.3 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Apr 14, 2004 | 112 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.2 | 113 km | 51 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 41 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.1 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 95 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.0 | 92 km | 29 km |
| Dec 6, 1997 | 147 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 115 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 26 km SE of Klyuchi, Russia | M5.8 | 85 km | 95 km |
| Mar 10, 2007 | 119 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.8 | 122 km | 31 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 106 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.7 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 113 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 133 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 123 km SSE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 64 km ESE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 71 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 74 km | 74 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 71 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 116 km SE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Dec 5, 1997 | 105 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 20.0 m | 18 | 29 km |
| 1971 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 54 km |
| 1984 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 58 km |
| 1983 | KAMCHATKA BAY, RUSSIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 88 km |
| 1937 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sheveluch (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sheveluch | Stratovolcano | 3,283 m (10,771 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Klyuchevskoy | Stratovolcano | 4,754 m (15,597 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Bezymianny | Stratovolcano | 2,882 m (9,455 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Ushkovsky | Compound | 3,943 m (12,936 ft) | 1890 | 126 km |
| Zimina | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,057 m (10,030 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Udina | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Tolbachik | Shield | 3,611 m (11,847 ft) | 2013 | 144 km |
| Vysoky | Stratovolcano | 2,129 m (6,985 ft) | -550 | 171 km |
| Zaozerny | Shield(s) | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Pogranychny | Shield(s) | 1,427 m (4,682 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Gamchen | Complex | 2,539 m (8,330 ft) | -550 | 181 km |
| Alney-Chashakondzha | Stratovolcano | 2,570 m (8,432 ft) | 1600 | 183 km |
| Kebeney | Shield | 1,527 m (5,010 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Elovsky | Shield(s) | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) | -7550 | 190 km |
| Titila | Shield(s) | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | -550 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in |
Ust’-Kamchatsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 7°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.3").