Climate Overview
The climate in Severo-Kuril’sk is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1317mm of precipitation falls per year. Severo-Kuril’sk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Severo-Kuril’sk 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 -5°C. Severo-Kuril’sk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Severo-Kuril’sk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 13°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Severo-Kuril’sk is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1317mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 151mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 68mm. That's 83mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Severo-Kuril’sk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 581cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 137cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Severo-Kuril’sk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.
Seasons
81 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Severo-Kuril’sk, which began on June 21, 2026. Severo-Kuril’sk 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 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 81 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -3 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 0 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Expect around 77cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -5 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Expect around 313cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Severo-Kuril’sk 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.
