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Weather & Climate in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 63.6 sq mi (164.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9543°N, 142.7356°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Sakhalin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
222 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 2, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Yablochnyy, Russia | M6.2 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2001 | 135 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M6.1 | 137 km | 392 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 144 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 127 km | 309 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 92 km | 309 km |
| Mar 10, 1995 | 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.7 | 109 km | 350 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 131 km | 314 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 97 km | 349 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 20 km WSW of Pravda, Russia | M5.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 141 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M5.3 | 142 km | 386 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 134 km E of Korsakov, Russia | M5.3 | 142 km | 365 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 139 km | 306 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 11 km NW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.2 | 80 km | 346 km |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Bykov, Russia | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 121 km | 308 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 116 km | 319 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis 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 | 73 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in |
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 9°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.5").