Climate Insights for Balagansk

, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-26°C low
Wettest
July
69mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balagansk is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 351mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Balagansk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -17° Average: -21° Min: -26° Feb Max: -12° Average: -18° Min: -24° Mar Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -13° Apr Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° May Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° Nov Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14° Dec Max: -15° Average: -18° Min: -22°
Max
Average
Min

Balagansk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Balagansk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 351mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 69mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 63mm less than July, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Balagansk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Balagansk, which began on March 20, 2026. Balagansk 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 July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -13 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -26 to -12°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm for the entire season. Expect around 27cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -21°
Feb -18°
Mar -6°
Apr
May 10°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 17°
Sep
Oct
Nov -10°
Dec -18°

The best time to visit Balagansk is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balagansk 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
-26 °C
-17 °C
11 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Feb
-24 °C
-12 °C
11 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
-13 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
9 mm
7 cm
Apr
-3 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
16 mm
5 cm
May
3 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
32 mm
2 cm
Jun
11 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
53 mm
1 cm
Oct
-4 °C
6 °C
13 km/h
15 mm
5 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-6 °C
13 km/h
11 mm
10 cm
Dec
-22 °C
-15 °C
11 km/h
14 mm
13 cm
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