Climate Insights for Anadyr

The climate in Anadyr is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 483mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Anadyr is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 162cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Anadyr vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 11°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Anadyr is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 483mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 69mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 18mm. That's 52mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 162cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.

Anadyr is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 26km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Anadyr, which began on March 20, 2026. Anadyr 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anadyr 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.