Climate Insights for Pechenga

The climate in Pechenga is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 572mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Pechenga 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 -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 173cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Pechenga vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°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.

Pechenga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 572mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 78mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28mm. That's 50mm 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 173cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Pechenga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 20km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Pechenga, which began on March 20, 2026. Pechenga 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pechenga 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.