Weather & Climate in Vostok, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vostok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 31.3°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4519°N, 135.8277°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Vladivostok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 1, 2002 | 46 km N of Terney, Russia | M5.9 | 130 km | 356 km |
| Oct 1, 1997 | 33 km SE of Vostok, Russia | M5.5 | 33 km | 416 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 61 km NNE of Terney, Russia | M5.2 | 130 km | 351 km |
| Feb 25, 1995 | 50 km N of Vostok, Russia | M4.8 | 51 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 45 km SE of Vostok, Russia | M4.6 | 45 km | 421 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 65 km E of Vostok, Russia | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 22 km E of Vostok, Russia | M4.0 | 23 km | 434 km |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 48 km NNE of Terney, Russia | M4.0 | 144 km | 356 km |
| May 15, 2001 | 46 km NE of Terney, Russia | M3.8 | 147 km | 359 km |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 97 km ESE of Vostok, Russia | M3.4 | 97 km | 393 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 1.0 in |
Vostok has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from -9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.6").