Climate Insights for Kurumkan

, Respublika Buryatiya, Russia

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-29°C low
Wettest
August
132mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kurumkan is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 700mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 132mm of rainfall. Kurumkan 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -29°C. Kurumkan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -21° Average: -25° Min: -29° Feb Max: -16° Average: -22° Min: -27° Mar Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -19° Apr Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -11° May Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Aug Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Sep Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Oct Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Nov Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -21° Dec Max: -19° Average: -23° Min: -26°
Max
Average
Min

Kurumkan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 28mm May Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 22mm Jun Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 40mm Nov Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kurumkan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 700mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 132mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 123mm less than August, 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. Kurumkan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 200cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 40cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Kurumkan 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 May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kurumkan, which began on March 20, 2026. Kurumkan 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -29°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -19 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 342mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -21 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Expect around 89cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -29 to -16°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Expect around 41cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kurumkan 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
-29 °C
-21 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-16 °C
8 km/h
9 mm
8 cm
Mar Current
-19 °C
-7 °C
9 km/h
24 mm
20 cm
Apr
-11 °C
0 °C
10 km/h
43 mm
28 cm
May
-1 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
52 mm
22 cm
Jun
7 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
84 mm
1 cm
Jul
11 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
132 mm
1 cm
Sep
0 °C
10 °C
8 km/h
103 mm
19 cm
Oct
-10 °C
-1 °C
8 km/h
57 mm
40 cm
Nov
-21 °C
-12 °C
8 km/h
35 mm
30 cm
Dec
-26 °C
-19 °C
9 km/h
26 mm
23 cm
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