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Weather & Climate in Yanchukan, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanchukan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 20°F (-7°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.
Temperature
-19°F Jan (-29°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 20.3°F |
| 62% below US avg | |
| January Average | -19°F (-29°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2507°N, 112.7981°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 13, 1995 | 36 km SW of Taksimo, Russia | M5.8 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 29 km WSW of Novyy Uoyan, Russia | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 31 km ESE of Severomuysk, Russia | M5.4 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 71 km SSW of Taksimo, Russia | M5.2 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 24 km S of Severomuysk, Russia | M5.1 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 2015 | 14 km E of Severomuysk, Russia | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 25 km E of Novyy Uoyan, Russia | M5.0 | 44 km | 16 km |
| Apr 5, 2007 | 39 km SW of Taksimo, Russia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 55 km ENE of Novyy Uoyan, Russia | M4.9 | 25 km | 18 km |
| Mar 8, 2004 | 46 km WSW of Taksimo, Russia | M4.9 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jul 22, 1992 | 31 km SSE of Severomuysk, Russia | M4.9 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 83 km SE of Kichera, Russia | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 55 km WNW of Severomuysk, Russia | M4.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 48 km E of Novyy Uoyan, Russia | M4.8 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 13 km ESE of Severomuysk, Russia | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2023 | Buryatiya, Russia | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 26 km E of Severomuysk, Russia | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2002 | 115 km S of Novyy Uoyan, Russia | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 16 km NE of Severomuysk, Russia | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2002 | 95 km S of Novyy Uoyan, Russia | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -19°F (-29°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in |
Yanchukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -19°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.2").