Climate Insights for Kurakh

, Dagestan, Russia

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
June
160mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kurakh is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 977mm of precipitation falls per year. Kurakh receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kurakh 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 -12°C. Kurakh experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -10° Mar Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -4° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Oct Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Nov Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Dec Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kurakh vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 54mm May Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 25mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kurakh is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 977mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 160mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33mm. That's 128mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kurakh receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 285cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 62cm. 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: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Kurakh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/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 Kurakh, which began on June 21, 2026. Kurakh 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 411mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 185mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Expect around 64cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 105mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 101cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Kurakh 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
-12 °C
-4 °C
1 km/h
36 mm
35 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-2 °C
1 km/h
33 mm
31 cm
Mar
-6 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
73 mm
62 cm
Apr
-4 °C
5 °C
1 km/h
83 mm
54 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
119 mm
4 cm
Jun
7 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
111 mm
1 cm
Sep
5 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
84 mm
6 cm
Oct
0 °C
10 °C
1 km/h
56 mm
25 cm
Nov
-6 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
45 mm
33 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-2 °C
1 km/h
36 mm
34 cm
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