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Weather & Climate in Vorkuta, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vorkuta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F (-6°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
-5°F Jan (-21°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 21.7°F |
| 60% below US avg | |
| January Average | -5°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.5087°N, 64.0667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Dec 24, 2012 | 67 km W of Kharp, Russia | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°F (-21°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -4°F (-20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 1°F (-18°C) | 1.9 in |
Vorkuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from -5°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.2").