Climate Insights for Ostrovnoy

, Murmansk Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
14°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
September
74mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ostrovnoy is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 613mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 74mm of rainfall. Ostrovnoy is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Ostrovnoy experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -9° Min: -11° Feb Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -10° Mar Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -8° Apr Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° May Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 0° Jun Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jul Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 8° Aug Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Sep Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Oct Max: 4° Average: 3° Min: 1° Nov Max: -1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Dec Max: -4° Average: -6° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ostrovnoy vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 34mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 24mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 23mm May Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 17mm Jun Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ostrovnoy is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 613mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 74mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27mm. That's 47mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ostrovnoy receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 200cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 35km/h Feb Wind Speed: 36km/h Mar Wind Speed: 35km/h Apr Wind Speed: 31km/h May Wind Speed: 30km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 30km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

Ostrovnoy is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 24km/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 35km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ostrovnoy, which began on March 20, 2026. Ostrovnoy 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 194mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 191mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Expect around 42cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Expect around 89cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/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 Ostrovnoy 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
-11 °C
-7 °C
35 km/h
43 mm
34 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-6 °C
36 km/h
27 mm
23 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
-3 °C
35 km/h
31 mm
24 cm
Apr
-4 °C
0 °C
31 km/h
34 mm
23 cm
May
0 °C
5 °C
30 km/h
50 mm
17 cm
Jun
4 °C
10 °C
27 km/h
70 mm
5 cm
Jul
8 °C
14 °C
24 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
14 °C
26 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
11 °C
28 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
4 °C
30 km/h
68 mm
16 cm
Nov
-4 °C
-1 °C
32 km/h
49 mm
25 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-4 °C
34 km/h
43 mm
33 cm
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