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Salekhard
City in Yamalo-Nenets, Russia
Overview
Salekhard is a unique Arctic city, straddling the Polar Circle with a rich indigenous Nenets culture and Russian heritage. Its location provides dramatic landscapes, wintery vistas, and fascinating local traditions. Despite its remote setting, Salekhard is known for its warm hospitality and intriguing mix of modern life and old-world charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Autonomous District
Yamalo-Nenets
Population
51,188
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
66.53°, 66.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,210
Local Cost
$755
Local Income
$700
Cashless
65
English
20
Temperature
-5.8°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
-22.6°C
Record High
28.2°C
Record Low
-50.6°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
642 mm
Internet Speed
227 Mbps
Upload
276 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SLY
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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