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Weather & Climate in Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | 56.2278°N, 162.4778°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kamchatka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
871 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 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 108 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 100 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2001 | 81 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.3 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Apr 14, 2004 | 112 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.2 | 112 km | 51 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 41 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.1 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 95 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M6.0 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Dec 6, 1997 | 147 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 115 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 26 km SE of Klyuchi, Russia | M5.8 | 81 km | 95 km |
| Mar 10, 2007 | 119 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.8 | 120 km | 31 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 113 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 106 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.7 | 107 km | 25 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 64 km ESE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 123 km SSE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 133 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 71 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 71 km | 74 km |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 65 km SSE of Klyuchi, Russia | M5.5 | 92 km | 86 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 75 km SSW of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 75 km | 53 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 112 km S of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia | M5.5 | 112 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 | 30 km |
| 1971 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 57 km |
| 1984 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 61 km |
| 1983 | KAMCHATKA BAY, RUSSIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 1937 | KAMCHATKA | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sheveluch (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sheveluch | Stratovolcano | 3,283 m (10,771 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Klyuchevskoy | Stratovolcano | 4,754 m (15,597 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
| Bezymianny | Stratovolcano | 2,882 m (9,455 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Ushkovsky | Compound | 3,943 m (12,936 ft) | 1890 | 123 km |
| Zimina | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,057 m (10,030 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Udina | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Tolbachik | Shield | 3,611 m (11,847 ft) | 2013 | 141 km |
| Vysoky | Stratovolcano | 2,129 m (6,985 ft) | -550 | 168 km |
| Zaozerny | Shield(s) | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Pogranychny | Shield(s) | 1,427 m (4,682 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Gamchen | Complex | 2,539 m (8,330 ft) | -550 | 179 km |
| Alney-Chashakondzha | Stratovolcano | 2,570 m (8,432 ft) | 1600 | 180 km |
| Kebeney | Shield | 1,527 m (5,010 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Elovsky | Shield(s) | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) | -7550 | 189 km |
| Titila | Shield(s) | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | -550 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in |
Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 13°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.3").