Climate Insights for Kohtla-Järve

Ida-Viru County, Estonia

Hottest
July
21°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
August
92 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kohtla-Järve is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 730 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kohtla-Järve receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kohtla-Järve is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 155cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kohtla-Järve is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 28.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Kohtla-Järve receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kohtla-Järve is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°MarMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°AprMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 1°MayMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°JulMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°NovMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 1°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -2°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 30°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 39°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 33°FAverage: 31°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Kohtla-Järve vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kohtla-Järve vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 27°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 33mmMarPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 16mmAprPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 13in
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Kohtla-Järve is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 730 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 38 mm. That's 54 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 155cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.Kohtla-Järve is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.5 in. That's 2.1 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Kohtla-Järve is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Kohtla-Järve is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-3°27°F
Feb-3°27°F
Mar0°32°F
Apr5°40°F
May11°51°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct7°45°F
Nov3°37°F
Dec-1°31°F

The best time to visit Kohtla-Järve is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Kohtla-Järve is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kohtla-Järve 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kohtla-Järve based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C23 °F
-1 °C30 °F
19 km/h12 mph
57 mm2.2 in
42 cm17 in
Feb
-5 °C24 °F
-1 °C30 °F
18 km/h11 mph
46 mm1.8 in
33 cm13 in
Mar
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C37 °F
17 km/h10 mph
38 mm1.5 in
16 cm6 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
8 °C46 °F
15 km/h9 mph
44 mm1.7 in
10 cm4 in
May
6 °C43 °F
14 °C57 °F
13 km/h8 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
20 °C67 °F
14 km/h9 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
21 °C71 °F
14 km/h9 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
21 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C42 °F
9 °C49 °F
18 km/h11 mph
78 mm3.1 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
4 °C39 °F
19 km/h12 mph
62 mm2.5 in
18 cm7 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
1 °C33 °F
19 km/h12 mph
55 mm2.2 in
33 cm13 in