Climate Insights for Tyrnyauz

, Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika, Russia

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-16°C low
Wettest
June
156mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tyrnyauz is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 1009mm of precipitation falls per year. Tyrnyauz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tyrnyauz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Tyrnyauz 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: -8° Average: -12° Min: -16° Feb Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14° Mar Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Apr Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° May Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -2° Jun Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jul Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Aug Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° Sep Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Oct Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -5° Nov Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -10° Dec Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tyrnyauz vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 32mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 52mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 55mm May Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 48mm Jun Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 30mm Nov Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tyrnyauz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1009mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 156mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40mm. That's 115mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tyrnyauz receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 326cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Tyrnyauz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

85 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tyrnyauz, which began on March 20, 2026. Tyrnyauz 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -11 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 402mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -10 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 189mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 71cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -16 to -6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 97cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Tyrnyauz 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
-8 °C
10 km/h
42 mm
32 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-6 °C
10 km/h
40 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
-11 °C
-3 °C
9 km/h
72 mm
52 cm
Apr
-7 °C
3 °C
9 km/h
90 mm
55 cm
May
-2 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
126 mm
48 cm
Jun
3 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
156 mm
2 cm
Jul
6 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
146 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Sep
1 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
77 mm
8 cm
Oct
-5 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
66 mm
30 cm
Nov
-10 °C
-1 °C
9 km/h
46 mm
33 cm
Dec
-14 °C
-6 °C
10 km/h
48 mm
35 cm
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