Climate Insights for Zhemchug

, Respublika Buryatiya, Russia

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-27°C low
Wettest
July
154mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhemchug is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 692mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 154mm of rainfall. Zhemchug 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 -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -14° Average: -21° Min: -27° Feb Max: -9° Average: -17° Min: -25° Mar Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -15° Apr Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -6° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Oct Max: 5° Average: -2° Min: -8° Nov Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -20° Dec Max: -13° Average: -19° Min: -25°
Max
Average
Min

Zhemchug has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°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: 8mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 25mm May Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 14mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Zhemchug is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 154mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8mm. That's 146mm 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 135cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Wind

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

Zhemchug is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

84 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Zhemchug, which began on March 20, 2026. Zhemchug 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -15 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 140mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 396mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -20 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -27 to -9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 26mm for the entire season. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Zhemchug 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
-27 °C
-14 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
7 cm
Feb
-25 °C
-9 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
8 cm
Mar Current
-15 °C
-1 °C
10 km/h
25 mm
18 cm
Apr
-6 °C
7 °C
10 km/h
43 mm
25 cm
May
1 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
72 mm
18 cm
Jun
7 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Sep
1 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
81 mm
14 cm
Oct
-8 °C
5 °C
9 km/h
31 mm
21 cm
Nov
-20 °C
-7 °C
9 km/h
18 mm
14 cm
Dec
-25 °C
-13 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
8 cm
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