Climate Insights for Monchegorsk

The climate in Monchegorsk is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 630mm of precipitation falls per year. Monchegorsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Monchegorsk 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 195cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Monchegorsk vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Monchegorsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 630mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 90mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 32mm. That's 58mm 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 195cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Monchegorsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Monchegorsk, which began on March 20, 2026. Monchegorsk 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Monchegorsk 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.