Weather & Climate in Vostochnyy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vostochnyy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 34.7°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.2723°N, 142.6249°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 12, 1990 | 16 km WSW of Uglegorsk, Russia | M7.2 | 102 km | 606 km |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 35 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M6.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia | M6.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 16 km SE of Shakhtersk, Russia | M5.6 | 92 km | 597 km |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 37 km NNE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 35 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2003 | 27 km NE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M5.1 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 17 km SSW of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.0 | 87 km | 577 km |
| Aug 30, 2000 | 33 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 38 km SSE of Uglegorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 13 km W of Makarov, Russia | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 42 km ESE of Makarov, Russia | M4.9 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Sinegorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2001 | 8 km NE of Sinegorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 1 km WNW of Sokol, Russia | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2022 | 23 km ENE of Krasnogorsk, Russia | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km SSE of Chekhov, Russia | M4.9 | 113 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 3.2 m | 2 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in |
Vostochnyy has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 6°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").