Climate Insights for Alchevsk

The climate in Alchevsk is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 503mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Alchevsk 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Alchevsk vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Alchevsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 503mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 56mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 28mm. That's 28mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Alchevsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Alchevsk, which began on March 20, 2026. Alchevsk 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Alchevsk is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°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 Alchevsk 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.