Climate Insights for Zmeinogorsk

The climate in Zmeinogorsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 888mm of precipitation falls per year. Zmeinogorsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zmeinogorsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Zmeinogorsk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Zmeinogorsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Zmeinogorsk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 888mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 120mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 41mm. That's 78mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Zmeinogorsk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 331cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 79cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Zmeinogorsk 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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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.

It is currently summer in Zmeinogorsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Zmeinogorsk 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Zmeinogorsk is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zmeinogorsk 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.