Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky weather in September
In September, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky sees average daytime highs of 12°C and overnight lows near 8°C, with 108 mm of precipitation across 10.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 10°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 12°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 8°
- 10th coldest
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- 10.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 7:07 AM – 7:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is city in far-eastern Russia.
- Density
- 500/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1740
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 10°C by the end.
A typical September day in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky reaches about 12°C in the afternoon and slips back to 8°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 2°C cooler than August and about 5°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 10 |
| 2 | 14 | 10 |
| 3 | 14 | 10 |
| 4 | 14 | 10 |
| 5 | 14 | 10 |
| 6 | 14 | 10 |
| 7 | 13 | 10 |
| 8 | 13 | 9 |
| 9 | 13 | 9 |
| 10 | 13 | 9 |
| 11 | 13 | 9 |
| 12 | 13 | 9 |
| 13 | 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 13 | 9 |
| 15 | 12 | 8 |
| 16 | 12 | 8 |
| 17 | 12 | 8 |
| 18 | 12 | 8 |
| 19 | 12 | 8 |
| 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 21 | 11 | 7 |
| 22 | 11 | 7 |
| 23 | 11 | 7 |
| 24 | 11 | 7 |
| 25 | 11 | 7 |
| 26 | 11 | 7 |
| 27 | 10 | 7 |
| 28 | 10 | 6 |
| 29 | 10 | 6 |
| 30 | 10 | 6 |
How September really feels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6° / -9° | 116 | 12.3 | 13.6 | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -5° / -9° | 91 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -2° / -6° | 114 | 11.6 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 1° / -3° | 96 | 10.1 | 10.9 | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 5° / 1° | 68 | 9 | 5.2 | 15.5 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 10° / 6° | 63 | 9.9 | 0.2 | 16.6 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 13° / 10° | 72 | 9.9 | 0 | 16.2 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 15° / 11° | 107 | 10.9 | 0 | 14.5 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 12° / 8° | 108 | 10.9 | 0.2 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 7° / 3° | 139 | 12.5 | 3 | 10.3 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 1° / -3° | 136 | 11.7 | 10 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -5° / -8° | 117 | 10.9 | 11.3 | 7.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky gets around 108 mm of rain and snow over 10.9 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 37% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 0 |
| 2 | 36 | 0 |
| 3 | 36 | 0 |
| 4 | 36 | 0 |
| 5 | 36 | 0 |
| 6 | 36 | 0 |
| 7 | 36 | 0 |
| 8 | 36 | 0 |
| 9 | 36 | 0 |
| 10 | 36 | 0 |
| 11 | 35 | 0 |
| 12 | 35 | 0 |
| 13 | 35 | 0 |
| 14 | 35 | 0 |
| 15 | 35 | 0 |
| 16 | 35 | 0 |
| 17 | 35 | 0 |
| 18 | 35 | 0 |
| 19 | 35 | 0 |
| 20 | 35 | 1 |
| 21 | 36 | 1 |
| 22 | 36 | 1 |
| 23 | 37 | 1 |
| 24 | 38 | 2 |
| 25 | 39 | 2 |
| 26 | 39 | 2 |
| 27 | 40 | 2 |
| 28 | 40 | 2 |
| 29 | 41 | 3 |
| 30 | 41 | 3 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in September
Winds average 14 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 126 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 7:32 AM, and sunset from 8:09 PM to 6:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:43 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:48 | 6:50 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:55 | 6:57 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:02 | 7:04 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:09 | 7:11 | 7:13 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:18 | 7:20 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:25 | 7:27 | 7:29 | 7:31 | 7:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:09 | 8:07 | 8:05 | 8:02 | 8:00 | 7:57 | 7:55 | 7:52 | 7:50 | 7:47 | 7:45 | 7:42 | 7:40 | 7:37 | 7:35 | 7:32 | 7:30 | 7:27 | 7:25 | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:17 | 7:15 | 7:12 | 7:10 | 7:07 | 7:05 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 6:41 | 8:09 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 6:43 | 8:07 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 6:45 | 8:05 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 6:46 | 8:02 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 6:48 | 8:00 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 6:50 | 7:57 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 6:52 | 7:55 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 6:53 | 7:52 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 6:55 | 7:50 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:57 | 7:47 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 6:59 | 7:45 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 7:00 | 7:42 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 7:02 | 7:40 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 7:04 | 7:37 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 7:06 | 7:35 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 7:07 | 7:32 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 7:09 | 7:30 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 7:11 | 7:27 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 7:13 | 7:25 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 7:15 | 7:22 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 7:16 | 7:20 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:18 | 7:17 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 7:20 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 7:22 | 7:12 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 7:23 | 7:10 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 7:25 | 7:07 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 7:27 | 7:05 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 7:29 | 7:02 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 7:31 | 7:00 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 7:32 | 6:57 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 3.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.76 kWh/m² to a high of 5.49 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 3.33 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.7 | Moderate |
Is September a good time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
What to pack for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky sees daytime highs around 12°C and nights near 8°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in September
The nearest coast averages about 11°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in August at about 12°C and coldest in March near 0°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Bracing |
| Feb | 0 | Bracing |
| Mar | 0 | Bracing |
| Apr | 1 | Bracing |
| May | 3 | Bracing |
| Jun | 7 | Bracing |
| Jul | 11 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 11 | Bracing |
| Oct | 8 | Bracing |
| Nov | 5 | Bracing |
| Dec | 3 | Bracing |
UV index in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky peaks around May 23 at about 5 (high) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 5 | High |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky sits at 53.1°N, 158.6°E, 166 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Vilyuchinsk, 21 km away.
Topography around Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 373 m around an average of 136 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 623 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,421 m.
The land around Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is covered by trees (45%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 3 km, trees (46%), water (24%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and water (23%) within 80 km.
Russia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,547
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 521
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (53.0639°, 158.6275°, elevation 166 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).