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Korsakov
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Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

Korsakov

Korsakov is a town in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 32,772 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now5°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population32,772
Local time01:57
46.63° N, 142.78° EElevation 61 mUTC+11 · Magadan Standard Time
Postal codes694020–694021, 694023 …
The year in Korsakovweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec29October
October: high / low11° / 6°
Rain this month101mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Korsakov at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

60 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

38 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

August

Weather in Korsakov

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
5°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct12°6°
Sat24 Oct14°10°
Sun25 Oct12°8°
Mon26 Oct7°5°
Tue27 Oct7°5°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct4°3°11.7 mm
Thu29 Oct4°0°1 mm
Fri30 Oct9°6°1 mm
Sat31 Oct12°6°9.8 mm

When to go to Korsakov

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score222626302535545960292318
High-7°-7°-2°4°8°13°17°19°16°11°3°-3°
Low-13°-13°-8°-1°4°9°13°15°12°6°-2°-8°
Rain (mm)463847577661971371241018360
Wet days12111191111111312131314
Sea1°0°0°1°5°9°14°17°16°11°7°3°

What's on in Korsakov

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Korsakov

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Nature around Korsakov

Nature in Russia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Russia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Korsakov

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Korsakov

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Korsakov 100 km ↘1950 · 100 km
7.3Gornozavodsk 50 km ←1971 · 123 km
6.8Gornozavodsk 59 km ←1971 · 130 km
6.5Gornozavodsk 59 km ←1971 · 130 km

Tsunamis · Korsakov

Tsunami archive

Korsakov from above

Postal codes

694020–694021694023694025

Getting to Korsakov

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International AirportUUS
28 km
Wakkanai AirportWKJ
156 km
Rishiri AirportRIS
198 km
КорсаковRailway station
1.6 km
ПристаньRailway station
1.4 km
Пять УгловRailway station
1.6 km

Places near Korsakov

Places with a climate like Korsakov

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Korsakov?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Korsakov.
What is the hottest month in Korsakov?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Korsakov?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Korsakov?
December is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Korsakov?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Korsakov?
Korsakov has 4 postal codes: 694020–694021, 694023, 694025.