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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. The area gets 279 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 1,987.8 sq mi (5,148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2723°N, 142.6249°W |
| 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").