Climate Insights for Nikel

The climate in Nikel is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 609mm of precipitation falls per year. Nikel receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nikel 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 -14°C. Nikel experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Nikel vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°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.

Nikel is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 609mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 89mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 30mm. That's 59mm 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. Nikel receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 226cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nikel is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Nikel, which began on June 21, 2026. Nikel 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 -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nikel 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.