All Countries
Weather & Climate in Zhigansk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhigansk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 12°F (-11°C). Winters average -37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 98°F. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
-37°F Jan (-38°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 11.5°F |
| 79% below US avg | |
| January Average | -37°F (-38°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.7680°N, 123.3766°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yakutsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 21, 2011 | 143 km SSE of Zhigansk, Russia | M4.5 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 106 km SE of Zhigansk, Russia | M3.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 115 km SSE of Zhigansk, Russia | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -37°F (-38°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -29°F (-34°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -33°F (-36°C) | 0.6 in |
Zhigansk has a seasonal temperature swing of 98°F / from -37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.4").