Climate Insights for Poronaysk

, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

Hottest
August
17°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
August
125mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Poronaysk is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 792mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 125mm of rainfall. Poronaysk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -11° Average: -14° Min: -16° Feb Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -15° Mar Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -8° Apr Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1° May Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Jun Max: 10° Average: 9° Min: 8° Jul Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° Aug Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° Sep Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Oct Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Nov Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -8° Average: -10° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Poronaysk vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 31mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 30mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 10mm Jun Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Poronaysk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 792mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 125mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 101mm less than August, 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 164cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 30km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Poronaysk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 27km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 27km/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 Poronaysk, which began on March 20, 2026. Poronaysk 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 August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 186mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 66cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/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 Poronaysk 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
-16 °C
-11 °C
26 km/h
30 mm
23 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-10 °C
23 km/h
24 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
-3 °C
23 km/h
45 mm
31 cm
Apr
-1 °C
3 °C
24 km/h
59 mm
30 cm
May
3 °C
7 °C
24 km/h
82 mm
10 cm
Jun
8 °C
10 °C
21 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
17 °C
22 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
16 °C
24 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
9 °C
28 km/h
96 mm
1 cm
Nov
-3 °C
1 °C
30 km/h
67 mm
25 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-8 °C
31 km/h
39 mm
25 cm
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