Pevek
City in Chukotka, Russia
Overview
Pevek is Russia's northernmost city and an isolated Arctic hub known for its stark tundra landscapes, bright polar days, and Soviet heritage. With a small population, the city offers a glimpse into life at the edge of the world, marked by resilient communities and unique infrastructure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Autonomous District
Chukotka
Population
4,083
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
69.70°, 170.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,795
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
-8.7°C
Summer Avg
6.3°C
Winter Avg
-23.5°C
Record High
22.3°C
Record Low
-41.5°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
373 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
PWE
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.