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Nature and climate

Russia is the largest country in the world, located on two continents. Its territory covers more than 17 million square kilometers. Due to such geographical features, the climate in Russia is very diverse and depends on the location.

Central Russia

The central part of Russia is dominated by a temperate continental climate with distinct seasons and a variety of weather conditions. Winters here are cold, with average temperatures around −10°C, but can drop below −20°C. Snow falls frequently and persists throughout the winter. In summer temperatures rise to 25-30°C.

Central Russia is beautiful with its bright autumn leaves and beautiful spring blooming gardens. The climate in this region combines both continental and temperate features, creating a unique atmosphere that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Ural

The Ural region is characterized by a continental climate with strong weather conditions and significant temperature fluctuations. Winters in the Urals are cold and snowy, with average air temperatures in January of about −15 °C. In the mountainous regions of the Urals, temperatures can drop to −40°C and below.

Summer in the Urals is short and cool; average air temperatures in July are about +20°C. However, due to the mountainous terrain, the weather can be unpredictable and significant changes can occur in one day - from a hot day to a cool evening.

Spring and autumn in the Urals are transitional seasons, which are characterized by changeable weather and frequent precipitation.

Siberia

Siberia is a huge region of Russia, which is characterized by a sharply continental climate with harsh winters and cool summers. Winters in Siberia are long and cold, with average January temperatures around −20°C, but in some areas they can drop to −50°C or lower. Summer is short and cool. Average air temperatures in July are about +20 °C. These differences between winter and summer create the unique climate of this region.

Due to the large area of Siberia, the climate varies in different parts of it. The southern parts, such as Altai and Baikal, have a more temperate climate, while the northern parts, such as Yakutia and Taimyr, have a harsh subarctic climate.

Far East

The Russian Far East is a region characterized by a varied climate. In general, the climate of this region can be characterized as temperate maritime and continental.

Summer in the Far East is quite short, but warm and humid. Average air temperatures in July are around +20-25°C. The summer period is accompanied by frequent rains and high humidity, especially in coastal areas.

Winter in the Far East is cold and snowy. Average air temperatures in January range from −10 to −30 degrees Celsius. Temperatures may drop even lower in some areas, especially in northern parts such as Yakutia.

In general, Russia is a country with a very diverse climate and nature. There are many opportunities for travel and recreation, beautiful scenery and unique natural attractions.

Weather in Russia by district

Central
federal district
Moscow city
Center
+18°C
Summer
-9,5°C
Winter
  1. Belgorod region
  2. Bryansk region
  3. Vladimir region
  4. Voronezh region
  5. Ivanovo region
  6. Kaluga region
  7. Kostroma region
  8. Kursk region
  9. Lipetsk region
  10. Moscow region
  11. Oryol Region
  12. Ryazan Oblast
  13. Smolensk region
  14. Tambov Region
  15. Tver region
  16. Tula region
  17. Yaroslavl region
  18. Federal city Moscow
Northwestern
federal district
Saint Petersburg
Center
+18,8°C
Summer
-5,5°C
Winter
  1. Republic of Karelia
  2. Komi Republic
  3. Arhangelsk region
  4. Vologda Region
  5. Kaliningrad region
  6. Leningrad region
  7. Murmansk region
  8. Novgorod region
  9. Pskov region
  10. Federal city of St. Petersburg
  11. Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Southern
federal district
Rostov-on-Don city
Center
+23,4°C
Summer
-3°C
Winter
  1. Republic of Adygea
  2. Republic of Kalmykia
  3. Republic of Crimea
  4. Krasnodar region
  5. Astrakhan region
  6. Volgograd region
  7. Rostov region
  8. Federal city of Sevastopol
Privolzhsky
federal district
Nizhny Novgorod city
Center
+19,4°C
Summer
-8,9°C
Winter
  1. Republic of Bashkortostan
  2. Mari El Republic
  3. The Republic of Mordovia
  4. Republic of Tatarstan
  5. Udmurt republic
  6. Chuvash Republic
  7. Perm region
  8. Kirov region
  9. Nizhny Novgorod Region
  10. Orenburg region
  11. Penza region
  12. Samara Region
  13. Saratov region
  14. Ulyanovsk region
Ural
federal district
Ekaterinburg city
Center
+19°C
Summer
-12,6°C
Winter
  1. Kurgan region
  2. Sverdlovsk region
  3. Tyumen region
  4. Chelyabinsk region
  5. Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra
  6. Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Siberian
federal district
Novosibirsk city
Center
+19,4°C
Summer
-16,5°C
Winter
  1. Altai Republic
  2. Tyva Republic
  3. The Republic of Khakassia
  4. Altai region
  5. Krasnoyarsk region
  6. Irkutsk region
  7. Kemerovo region - Kuzbass
  8. Novosibirsk region
  9. Omsk region
  10. Tomsk region
Far Eastern
federal district
Vladivostok city
Center
+18°C
Summer
-11,7°C
Winter
  1. The Republic of Buryatia
  2. The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
  3. Transbaikal region
  4. Kamchatka Krai
  5. Primorsky Krai
  6. Khabarovsk region
  7. Amur region
  8. Magadan Region
  9. Sakhalin region
  10. Jewish Autonomous Region
  11. Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
North Caucasian
federal district
Pyatigorsk city
Center
+21,1°C
Summer
-3,8°C
Winter
  1. The Republic of Dagestan
  2. The Republic of Ingushetia
  3. Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
  4. Karachay-Cherkess Republic
  5. Republic of North Ossetia-Alania
  6. Chechen Republic
  7. Stavropol region

Weather by city

City/Average monthly temperature January March July September
Moscow +19,2°CJanuary -1°CMarch +19,2°CJuly +11,3°CSeptember
Saint Petersburg +18,8°CJanuary -1,3°CMarch +18,8°CJuly +11,6°CSeptember
Kazan +20,2°CJanuary -3,9°CMarch +20,2°CJuly +11,7°CSeptember
Rostov-on-Don +23,4°CJanuary +2,4°CMarch +23,4°CJuly +16,7°CSeptember
Permian +18,6°CJanuary -4,2°CMarch +18,6°CJuly +9,6°CSeptember
Ekaterinburg +19°CJanuary -3,8°CMarch +19°CJuly +9,8°CSeptember
Pyatigorsk +21,1°CJanuary +1°CMarch +21,1°CJuly +15,1°CSeptember
Novosibirsk +19,4°CJanuary -7,6°CMarch +19,4°CJuly +10,2°CSeptember
Tomsk +18,7°CJanuary -7°CMarch +18,7°CJuly +9°CSeptember
Khabarovsk +21,3°CJanuary -6,4°CMarch +21,3°CJuly +13,7°CSeptember
Vladivostok +18°CJanuary -0,9°CMarch +18°CJuly +16,5°CSeptember
Simferopol +22,3°CJanuary +4,9°CMarch +22,3°CJuly +17,9°CSeptember