Climate Insights for Sotk

The climate in Sotk is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 867mm of precipitation falls per year. Sotk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sotk 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 189cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Sotk vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°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.

Sotk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 867mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 138mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 32mm. That's 106mm 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 189cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 45cm.

Sotk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Sotk, which began on March 20, 2026. Sotk 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sotk 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.