Climate Insights for Akhty

Dagestan, Russia

Hottest
August
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
June
144mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Akhty is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 878mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 144mm of rainfall. Akhty 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. Akhty experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -12° Feb Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -11° Mar Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Nov Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Akhty vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 55mm Apr Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 43mm May Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 14mm Jun Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 22mm Nov Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Akhty is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 878mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 144mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 120mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Akhty receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 240cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Akhty is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 6km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Akhty, which began on June 21, 2026. Akhty 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 362mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 173mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Expect around 51cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 76cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akhty 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-3 °C
6 km/h
24 mm
24 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-2 °C
6 km/h
28 mm
27 cm
Mar
-6 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
63 mm
55 cm
Apr
-2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
77 mm
43 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
126 mm
14 cm
Jun
7 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
6 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
87 mm
5 cm
Oct
1 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
55 mm
22 cm
Nov
-5 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
31 mm
24 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-2 °C
6 km/h
26 mm
25 cm
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