Climate Insights for Zlatoust

The climate in Zlatoust is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 556mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Zlatoust 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Zlatoust experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Zlatoust has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Zlatoust is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 556mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 82mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 20mm. That's 62mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Zlatoust receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 210cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Zlatoust is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.

It is currently summer in Zlatoust, which began on June 21, 2026. Zlatoust 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 54 days from now.

The best time to visit Zlatoust is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -21°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zlatoust 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.