Climate Insights for Urzhar

The climate in Urzhar is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 428mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Urzhar 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 -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season.

Urzhar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Urzhar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 428mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 51mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 17mm. That's 33mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Urzhar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Urzhar, which began on June 21, 2026. Urzhar 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Urzhar 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 31mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°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 Urzhar 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.