Arkhangelsk Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Arkhangelsk experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to very cold weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Arkhangelsk is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -7°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -14°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Arkhangelsk receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 701 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives moderate rainfall, averaging 86 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 37 mm over 18 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Arkhangelsk Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Arkhangelsk. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Arkhangelsk in Russia
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 86 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 302 hours of sunshine.
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