Climate Insights for Kropotkin

, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
December
-32°C low
Wettest
July
136mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kropotkin is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 617mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 136mm of rainfall. Kropotkin 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -32°C. Kropotkin experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-40° -30° -20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -23° Average: -27° Min: -31° Feb Max: -18° Average: -22° Min: -27° Mar Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -19° Apr Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -10° May Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: 0° Oct Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Nov Max: -17° Average: -21° Min: -26° Dec Max: -25° Average: -29° Min: -32°
Max
Average
Min

Kropotkin has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 52°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -32°C and an average temperature of -29°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 27mm May Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 37mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 27mm Dec Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kropotkin is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 617mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 136mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 21mm. That's 115mm 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. Kropotkin receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is May, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Kropotkin 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 May, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

83 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kropotkin, which began on June 21, 2026. Kropotkin 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -32°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -19 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -26 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 129mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -32 to -18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 68cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Kropotkin 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
-31 °C
-23 °C
2 km/h
21 mm
21 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-18 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
23 cm
Mar
-19 °C
-7 °C
3 km/h
34 mm
34 cm
Apr
-10 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
31 mm
27 cm
May
-2 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
68 mm
38 cm
Jun
7 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
66 mm
2 cm
Jul Current
10 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
1 cm
Sep
0 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
63 mm
19 cm
Oct
-11 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
39 mm
37 cm
Nov
-26 °C
-17 °C
2 km/h
27 mm
27 cm
Dec
-32 °C
-25 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
23 cm
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