Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk weather in December
In December, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk sees average daytime highs of -5°C and overnight lows near -14°C, with 63 mm of precipitation across 8.7 wet days and about 8.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -3°C in the first days to -7°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 36 min at the start of December to 8 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk's 8th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -5°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -14°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- 8.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 18 min
- 8:15 AM – 4:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is city in far-eastern Russia.
- Density
- 1,208/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1882
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -3°C in the first days to -7°C by the end.
A typical December day in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk reaches about -5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -14°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -10°C and -0°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°C cooler than November and about 3°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 |
| Avg low (°C) | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -16 | -16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -3 | -11 |
| 2 | -3 | -11 |
| 3 | -3 | -12 |
| 4 | -3 | -12 |
| 5 | -4 | -12 |
| 6 | -4 | -12 |
| 7 | -4 | -13 |
| 8 | -4 | -13 |
| 9 | -4 | -13 |
| 10 | -5 | -13 |
| 11 | -5 | -14 |
| 12 | -5 | -14 |
| 13 | -5 | -14 |
| 14 | -5 | -14 |
| 15 | -5 | -15 |
| 16 | -6 | -15 |
| 17 | -6 | -15 |
| 18 | -6 | -15 |
| 19 | -6 | -15 |
| 20 | -6 | -15 |
| 21 | -6 | -15 |
| 22 | -6 | -15 |
| 23 | -6 | -15 |
| 24 | -6 | -15 |
| 25 | -7 | -15 |
| 26 | -7 | -15 |
| 27 | -7 | -15 |
| 28 | -7 | -15 |
| 29 | -7 | -15 |
| 30 | -7 | -16 |
| 31 | -7 | -16 |
How December really feels in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8° / -17° | 52 | 7.3 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -7° / -16° | 39 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 10 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -1° / -10° | 63 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 6° / -3° | 69 | 10.7 | 8.2 | 13.3 | 0.7 |
| May | 13° / 3° | 69 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 14.8 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 16° / 8° | 61 | 9.2 | 0 | 15.6 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 20° / 12° | 81 | 9.5 | 0 | 15.3 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 21° / 13° | 104 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 6.0 |
| Sep | 18° / 9° | 104 | 12 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 11° / 2° | 92 | 11.7 | 1 | 10.6 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 2° / -6° | 71 | 9.4 | 6.9 | 9.2 | 0.1 |
| Dec | -5° / -14° | 63 | 8.7 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 35 | 65 |
| 8 | 35 | 65 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 35 | 65 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 33 | 67 |
| 27 | 33 | 67 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 33 | 67 |
| 30 | 33 | 67 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk gets around 63 mm of rain and snow over 8.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 28% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days, and about 10 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Snow chance (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 31 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 |
| 3 | 29 | 31 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 |
| 6 | 29 | 31 |
| 7 | 28 | 31 |
| 8 | 28 | 31 |
| 9 | 28 | 30 |
| 10 | 28 | 30 |
| 11 | 27 | 30 |
| 12 | 27 | 30 |
| 13 | 26 | 29 |
| 14 | 26 | 29 |
| 15 | 26 | 29 |
| 16 | 26 | 29 |
| 17 | 26 | 29 |
| 18 | 26 | 29 |
| 19 | 26 | 30 |
| 20 | 26 | 30 |
| 21 | 27 | 30 |
| 22 | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | 27 | 31 |
| 24 | 28 | 32 |
| 25 | 28 | 33 |
| 26 | 29 | 33 |
| 27 | 29 | 34 |
| 28 | 29 | 34 |
| 29 | 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 29 | 34 |
| 31 | 29 | 34 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December 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 (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 8 h 36 min at the start of December to 8 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:01 AM to 8:21 AM, and sunset from 4:37 PM to 4:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:05 | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | 8:01 | 4:37 |
| 2 | 8.6 | 8:02 | 4:36 |
| 3 | 8.5 | 8:03 | 4:36 |
| 4 | 8.5 | 8:04 | 4:36 |
| 5 | 8.5 | 8:05 | 4:35 |
| 6 | 8.5 | 8:06 | 4:35 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 8:07 | 4:35 |
| 8 | 8.4 | 8:08 | 4:35 |
| 9 | 8.4 | 8:09 | 4:35 |
| 10 | 8.4 | 8:10 | 4:35 |
| 11 | 8.4 | 8:11 | 4:35 |
| 12 | 8.4 | 8:12 | 4:35 |
| 13 | 8.4 | 8:13 | 4:35 |
| 14 | 8.4 | 8:14 | 4:35 |
| 15 | 8.3 | 8:14 | 4:35 |
| 16 | 8.3 | 8:15 | 4:35 |
| 17 | 8.3 | 8:16 | 4:36 |
| 18 | 8.3 | 8:16 | 4:36 |
| 19 | 8.3 | 8:17 | 4:36 |
| 20 | 8.3 | 8:18 | 4:37 |
| 21 | 8.3 | 8:18 | 4:37 |
| 22 | 8.3 | 8:19 | 4:37 |
| 23 | 8.3 | 8:19 | 4:38 |
| 24 | 8.3 | 8:20 | 4:38 |
| 25 | 8.3 | 8:20 | 4:39 |
| 26 | 8.3 | 8:20 | 4:40 |
| 27 | 8.3 | 8:21 | 4:40 |
| 28 | 8.3 | 8:21 | 4:41 |
| 29 | 8.3 | 8:21 | 4:42 |
| 30 | 8.4 | 8:21 | 4:42 |
| 31 | 8.4 | 8:21 | 4:43 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.38 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.38 kWh/m² to a high of 5.42 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 1.38 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.4 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
What to pack for Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk sees daytime highs around -5°C and nights near -14°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in December
The nearest coast averages about 3°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 31 km away) is warmest in August at about 16°C and coldest in February near -1°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) | 0 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Bracing |
| Feb | -1 | Bracing |
| Mar | -1 | Bracing |
| Apr | 1 | Bracing |
| May | 4 | Bracing |
| Jun | 9 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 16 | Cool |
| Sep | 15 | Bracing |
| Oct | 10 | Bracing |
| Nov | 6 | Bracing |
| Dec | 3 | Bracing |
UV index in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk peaks around August 12 at about 7 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 1 (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 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk sits at 47.0°N, 142.7°E, 48 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Korsakov, 36 km away.
Topography around Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 293 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,028 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,026 m.
The land around Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is covered by artificial surfaces (55%) and trees (32%) within 3 km, trees (72%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and water (47%) 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (46.9543°, 142.7356°, elevation 48 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).