Climate Insights for Gornozavodsk

The climate in Gornozavodsk is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 906mm of precipitation falls per year. Gornozavodsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gornozavodsk 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Gornozavodsk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Gornozavodsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Gornozavodsk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 906mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 112mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 51mm. That's 60mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Gornozavodsk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 340cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gornozavodsk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 Gornozavodsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Gornozavodsk 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Gornozavodsk is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gornozavodsk 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.