Climate Insights for Pevek

The climate in Pevek is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 297mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Pevek 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 -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Pevek 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 7°C with a mean of 5°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -24°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Pevek is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 297mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 50mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4mm. That's 45mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Pevek is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Pevek, which began on March 20, 2026. Pevek 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 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pevek 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.