Climate Overview
The climate in Nizhniy Arkhyz is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1644mm of precipitation falls per year. Nizhniy Arkhyz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nizhniy Arkhyz 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Nizhniy Arkhyz experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Nizhniy Arkhyz vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°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 October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nizhniy Arkhyz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1644mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 211mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 86mm. That's 125mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nizhniy Arkhyz receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 687cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 121cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Nizhniy Arkhyz 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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.
Seasons
82 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Nizhniy Arkhyz, which began on June 21, 2026. Nizhniy Arkhyz 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 82 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -5 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 450mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 554mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. 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. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 127cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -11 to -2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 328cm 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 Nizhniy Arkhyz 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.
