Climate Insights for Suntar

The climate in Suntar is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 269mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 46mm of rainfall. Suntar 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -34°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 77cm accumulating over the season.

Suntar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 59°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -34°C and an average temperature of -30°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 16°C shift in average temperatures.

Suntar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 269mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 46mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 39mm 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 77cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

Suntar 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 May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12km/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.

It is currently spring in Suntar, which began on March 20, 2026. Suntar 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 December near -34°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Suntar is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -34°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 Suntar 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.