Climate Insights for Katav-Ivanovsk

The climate in Katav-Ivanovsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 686mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 126mm of rainfall. Katav-Ivanovsk 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Katav-Ivanovsk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Katav-Ivanovsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Katav-Ivanovsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 686mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 126mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 20mm. That's 106mm less than September, 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. Katav-Ivanovsk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Katav-Ivanovsk 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 December, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Katav-Ivanovsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Katav-Ivanovsk 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 54 days from now.

The best time to visit Katav-Ivanovsk is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -20°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 Katav-Ivanovsk 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.