Climate Insights for Khatanga

The climate in Khatanga is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 298mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Khatanga 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 -33°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season.

Khatanga has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -33°C and an average temperature of -30°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.

Khatanga is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 298mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 48mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 39mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Khatanga is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Khatanga, which began on March 20, 2026. Khatanga 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -33°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khatanga 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.