Climate Insights for Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg Municipality, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Climate Overview
The climate in Yekaterinburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 491 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Yekaterinburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yekaterinburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 19.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Yekaterinburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yekaterinburg has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Yekaterinburg has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 66°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 3°F and an average temperature of 9°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Yekaterinburg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 491 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 53 mm less than June, 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 135cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Yekaterinburg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.1 in less than June, 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 53in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Yekaterinburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Yekaterinburg is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph 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 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yekaterinburg 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 68 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yekaterinburg is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yekaterinburg 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yekaterinburg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.