Climate Insights for Kardonikskaya

, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya, Russia

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
June
243mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kardonikskaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1513mm of precipitation falls per year. Kardonikskaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kardonikskaya 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Kardonikskaya experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7° Feb Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° May Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jun Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Sep Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 2° Nov Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kardonikskaya vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 43mm Feb Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 34mm Mar Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 51mm Apr Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 22mm May Precipitation: 223mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 243mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 213mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 21mm Dec Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kardonikskaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1513mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 243mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 55mm. That's 189mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kardonikskaya receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 219cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 51cm. 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: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Kardonikskaya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kardonikskaya, which began on March 20, 2026. Kardonikskaya 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 468mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 598mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 267mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Expect around 30cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Expect around 111cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kardonikskaya 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
-7 °C
1 °C
10 km/h
65 mm
43 cm
Feb
-6 °C
4 °C
10 km/h
55 mm
34 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
7 °C
9 km/h
118 mm
51 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
127 mm
22 cm
May
5 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
223 mm
4 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
92 mm
9 cm
Nov
-2 °C
8 °C
9 km/h
64 mm
21 cm
Dec
-6 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
60 mm
34 cm
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