Climate Insights for Polyarnyy

Murmansk Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
August
80mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Polyarnyy is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 644mm of precipitation falls per year. Polyarnyy receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Polyarnyy 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. Polyarnyy 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: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -10° Mar Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Apr Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -4° May Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 2° Jun Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Oct Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Nov Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Dec Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Polyarnyy 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 19°C with a mean of 15°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 32mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 34mm May Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 22mm Jun Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow

Polyarnyy is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 644mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 80mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34mm. That's 46mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Polyarnyy receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 246cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 39cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Polyarnyy is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Polyarnyy, which began on June 21, 2026. Polyarnyy 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Expect around 45cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 102cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 Polyarnyy 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
-13 °C
-7 °C
14 km/h
35 mm
33 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-5 °C
15 km/h
34 mm
32 cm
Mar
-8 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
41 mm
39 cm
Apr
-4 °C
3 °C
13 km/h
46 mm
34 cm
May
2 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
60 mm
22 cm
Jun
6 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
73 mm
3 cm
Jul
10 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
6 °C
12 °C
13 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
4 °C
13 km/h
50 mm
15 cm
Nov
-5 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
42 mm
30 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-4 °C
14 km/h
40 mm
38 cm
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