Climate Insights for Igarka Airport

The climate in Igarka Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 653mm of precipitation falls per year. Igarka Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Igarka Airport 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -29°C. Igarka Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Igarka Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Igarka Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 653mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 79mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 36mm. That's 43mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Igarka Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 40cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Igarka Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 9km/h 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 30km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Igarka Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Igarka Airport 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -29°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Igarka Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Igarka Airport 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.