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Weather & Climate in Zhireken, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhireken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 80°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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet.
Temperature
-18°F Jan (-28°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 24.8°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -18°F (-28°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| Area | 6,598.8 sq mi (17,090.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8263°N, 117.3061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Chita |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 6, 2006 | 21 km NW of Baley, Russia | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2006 | 21 km SSE of Kholbon, Russia | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18°F (-28°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.2 in |
Zhireken has a seasonal temperature swing of 80°F / from -18°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.2").