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Weather & Climate in Zhemchug, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhemchug has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 75°F. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,392 feet.
Temperature
-13°F Jan (-25°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.4°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -13°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 381.6 sq mi (988.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6861°N, 102.4590°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Irkutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 11, 2021 | 29 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | M6.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 49 km WNW of Kultuk, Russia | M5.8 | 54 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2021 | 28 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.6 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 26 km WNW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2005 | 83 km NNW of Kyren, Russia | M4.8 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Mar 29, 2019 | 35 km WNW of Kyren, Russia | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 27 km N of Bayangol, Russia | M4.6 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2003 | 49 km W of Kyren, Russia | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 18 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 24 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 16 km W of Turt, Mongolia | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 33 km NW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2002 | 54 km SSW of Slyudyanka, Russia | M4.4 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 27 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 23 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 30 km S of Turt, Mongolia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tunkin Depression (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tunkin Depression | Volcanic field | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.2 in |
Zhemchug has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.1").