Climate Insights for Ashotsk

The climate in Ashotsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 848mm of precipitation falls per year. Ashotsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ashotsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 191cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Ashotsk vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Ashotsk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 848mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 153mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33mm. That's 120mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 191cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 55cm.

Ashotsk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Ashotsk, which began on March 20, 2026. Ashotsk is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ashotsk is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ashotsk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.