Climate Insights for Novaya Balakhna

Balakhninskiy Rayon, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
January
95mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Novaya Balakhna is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 702mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Novaya Balakhna 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, November, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Novaya Balakhna experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -15° Feb Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4° Mar Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° Aug Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Sep Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° Nov Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -7° Dec Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Novaya Balakhna has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 94mm Feb Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 48mm
Precipitation
Snow

Novaya Balakhna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 702mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 95mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 20mm. That's 74mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Novaya Balakhna receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 94cm. 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Novaya Balakhna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/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

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

55 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Novaya Balakhna, which began on June 21, 2026. Novaya Balakhna 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 55 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 142mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. 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 11 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 176mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 194mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Expect around 178cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -11°
Feb -2°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 15°
Jun 17°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 10°
Oct
Nov -4°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Novaya Balakhna is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Novaya Balakhna 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
-15 °C
-9 °C
4 km/h
95 mm
94 cm
Feb
-4 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
51 mm
36 cm
Mar
-5 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
22 cm
Apr
2 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
86 mm
12 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
15 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
20 mm
1 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-2 °C
4 km/h
70 mm
38 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-6 °C
4 km/h
48 mm
48 cm
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