Climate Insights for Rudnogorsk

The climate in Rudnogorsk is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 382mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Rudnogorsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 116cm accumulating over the season.

Rudnogorsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Rudnogorsk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 382mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 51mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 37mm 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 116cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Rudnogorsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Rudnogorsk, which began on March 20, 2026. Rudnogorsk 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Rudnogorsk is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rudnogorsk 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.