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Magadan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Magadan experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. 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 Magadan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in August to a very cold -15°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -21°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Magadan receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 656 mm annually. The seasons in Magadan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 110 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 22 mm over 8 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Magadan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Magadan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Magadan

Wed   Jan 15
-16°C | -20°C
N 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
-16°C | -21°C
N 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-14°C | -18°C
N 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Magadan?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Magadan?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Magadan?
    August tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Magadan?
    February is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Magadan?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 228 hours of sunshine.

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