Climate Insights for Makarov

, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

Hottest
August
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
August
128mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makarov is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 843mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Makarov is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 181cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -10° Average: -12° Min: -13° Feb Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -13° Mar Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -7° Apr Max: 2° Average: 1° Min: 0° May Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3° Jun Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 7° Jul Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Aug Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Sep Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Oct Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 7° Nov Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Dec Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Makarov 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 17°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°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: 38mm Snow: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 29mm May Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 10mm Jun Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 29mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow

Makarov is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 843mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 128mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 26mm. That's 102mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 181cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 32km/h Nov Wind Speed: 34km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

Makarov 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 November, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap 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 29km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 31km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Makarov, which began on March 20, 2026. Makarov 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Expect around 30cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 77cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/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 Makarov 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
-13 °C
-10 °C
29 km/h
38 mm
29 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-9 °C
24 km/h
26 mm
20 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
-3 °C
25 km/h
50 mm
34 cm
Apr
0 °C
2 °C
28 km/h
60 mm
29 cm
May
3 °C
6 °C
27 km/h
85 mm
10 cm
Jun
7 °C
9 °C
23 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
15 °C
22 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
15 °C
27 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
9 °C
32 km/h
96 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
2 °C
34 km/h
79 mm
29 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-5 °C
34 km/h
44 mm
29 cm
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