Climate Insights for Makarov

, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

Hottest
August
17°C peak
Coldest
February
-15°C low
Wettest
August
141mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makarov is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 872mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 141mm of rainfall. Makarov is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Makarov 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: -10° Average: -12° Min: -14° Feb Max: -10° Average: -12° Min: -15° Mar Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -8° Apr Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° May Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4° Jun Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Jul Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14° Sep Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Oct Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 6° Nov Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Makarov vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°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: 28mm Snow: 28mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 58mm Apr Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 50mm May Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 43mm Dec Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 53mm
Precipitation
Snow

Makarov is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 872mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 141mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 25mm. That's 116mm less than August, 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. Makarov receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 267cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Makarov is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

82 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Makarov, which began on June 21, 2026. Makarov 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 82 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 192mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 310mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to -6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 106cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Makarov 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
-14 °C
-10 °C
5 km/h
28 mm
28 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
25 mm
25 cm
Mar
-8 °C
-3 °C
5 km/h
60 mm
58 cm
Apr
-1 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
61 mm
50 cm
May
4 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
71 mm
8 cm
Jun
7 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
12 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
103 mm
2 cm
Nov
-3 °C
1 °C
7 km/h
72 mm
43 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-6 °C
7 km/h
56 mm
53 cm
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