Climate Insights for Ust-Maya

The climate in Ust-Maya is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 320mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Ust-Maya 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 -43°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 66cm accumulating over the season.

Ust-Maya has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -43°C and an average temperature of -39°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 19°C shift in average temperatures.

Ust-Maya is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 320mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 69mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 67mm less than September, 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 66cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Ust-Maya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ust-Maya, which began on March 20, 2026. Ust-Maya 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -43°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Ust-Maya 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 46mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -43°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 Ust-Maya 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.