Sakha, Russia
Markha
Markha is a small town in Sakha, Russia. It has a population of about 12,041 (2002). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now-6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population12,041
Local time23:31
62.11° N, 129.74° EElevation 99 mUTC+9 · Yakutsk Standard Time
Postal code677901October: high / low-4° / -11°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Markha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:23 · 16:499 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:52Northern lights tonightPossible low on the horizonKp needed: 1.9Next holiday4 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-41°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
22 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
8 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Markha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
-6°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct-5°-6°
Fri23 Oct-2°-6°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct-5°-9°
Sun25 Oct-5°-9°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct-6°-9°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct-10°-13°
Wed28 Oct-14°-18°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct-15°-20°
Fri30 Oct-17°-21°
Sat31 Oct-19°-22°
When to go to Markha
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 40 | 47 | 46 | 39 | 40 | 74 | 77 | 75 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 40 |
| High | -35° | -28° | -13° | 1° | 13° | 22° | 25° | 20° | 10° | -4° | -23° | -34° |
| Low | -41° | -37° | -25° | -11° | 2° | 10° | 14° | 11° | 3° | -11° | -30° | -40° |
| Rain (mm) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 41 | 45 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 19 | 12 |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
What's on in Markha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Markha
9.5 km
Saint Nicholas church in YakutskBuilt 1852
9.6 km
Russian Drama Theatre named after A. PushkinBuilt 1891
9.8 km
Литературный музей им. П. А. ОйунскогоBuilt 1970
9.9 km
National Art Museum of the Sakha RepublicBuilt 1928
11 km
Церковь Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы, YakutskBuilt 1773
9 km
Arctic State Institute of Arts and CultureBuilt 2000
Museum10 km
Permafrost Kingdom
Museum9.2 km
Komuz MuseumBuilt 1990Outdoors around Markha
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Park Kultura i OtdikhaTheme parks
1.8 kmСопка любвиViewpoints
4.3 kmАрхитектурно-этнографический комплекс «Ысыах Туймаады»Camp sites
4.7 kmСмотровая площадка на сопке "Катюша"Viewpoints · 150 m
5.3 kmNature around Markha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Russia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Markha
Markha from above
Around Markha26 places to see, do and reach nearby
SaysaryNature11 kmChochur-MuranNature11 kmSuola, SakhaNature13 kmLake ChabydaNature24 kmShestakovka, SakhaNature17 kmMatsjtsjiaNature18 kmSaint Nicholas church in YakutskMonument9.5 kmRussian Drama Theatre named after A. PushkinMonument9.6 kmЛитературный музей им. П. А. ОйунскогоMonument9.8 kmNational Art Museum of the Sakha RepublicMonument9.9 kmЦерковь Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы, YakutskMonument11 kmArctic State Institute of Arts and CultureMonument9.0 kmYaroslavsky MuseumMonument9.3 kmStatue of Lenin in YakutskMonument9.7 kmPermafrost KingdomMuseum10 kmKomuz MuseumMuseum9.2 kmMuseum of Music and Folklore of the Yakutia PeopleMuseum9.1 kmЭтнографический комплекс «Чочур-Муран»Museum10 kmMarkha · ferry portFerry port3.5 kmMarkha · ferry portFerry port3.5 kmYakutskPlace9.3 kmZhatayPlace7.1 kmNizhniy BestyakhPlace19 kmKhatassyPlace24 kmMaganPlace11 kmTëktyurPlace15 km
Postal code
677901
Getting to Markha
Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International AirportYKS
2.7 kmПристань для паромов через реку ЛенуПристань для паромов через реку Лену
3.5 kmПристань для паромов через реку ЛенуПристань для паромов через реку Лену · Причал
3.5 kmPlaces near Markha
Places with a climate like Markha
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Markha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Markha.
What is the hottest month in Markha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Markha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -35°C and lows of -41°C.
What is the rainiest month in Markha?
May is the wettest month with about 22 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Markha?
The postal code of Markha is 677901.