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Usual weather in Urals

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Urals? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Urals

Urals is part of Russia. The climate of Russia is very varied. It ranges from steppes in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia, and the climate is subarctic in Siberia and there is tundra climate in the polar north. Winters are cool along Black Sea coast, but frigid in Siberia - and something between these two in the more central parts of Russia. Summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Bashkortostan, Beloretsk, Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Irbit, Khantia Mansia, Khanty Mansiysk, Kungur, Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Magnitogorsk, Nevyansk, Nizhnevartovsk, Nizhny Tagil, Noyabrsk, Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast, Perm, Perm Krai, Salekhard, Surgut, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Tyumen, Tyumen Oblast, Ufa, Yamalia, Yekaterinburg, Zlatoust.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Ekaterinburg and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is -11 ℃ (12.2 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -18.1 ℃ (-0.58000000000001 ℉). The most rainy month here is August, the average number of rainy days is 10. The least rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 4.

When travelling around Urals, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Russia is Gora El'brus (5642 m) and the lowest point is Caspian Sea (-28 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Urals. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in January is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in January is -11 ℃ (12.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -18.1 ℃ (-0.58000000000001 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -9.6 ℃ (14.72 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -9.25 ℃ (15.35 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 7.1. The average rainfall is 22.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 6:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 7:26 and at the end of the month 8:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in February is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in February is -7.5 ℃ (18.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -15.9 ℃ (3.38 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -9.25 ℃ (15.35 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -3.35 ℃ (25.97 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 5. The average rainfall is 19.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:28 and at the end of the month 10:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in March is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in March is 0.8 ℃ (33.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -8.4 ℃ (16.88 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -3.35 ℃ (25.97 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.55 ℃ (41.99 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 4. The average rainfall is 16.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:51 and at the end of the month 13:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in April is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in April is 10.3 ℃ (50.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0 ℃ (32 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.55 ℃ (41.99 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.65 ℃ (56.57 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 6.1. The average rainfall is 27.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:16 and at the end of the month 15:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in May is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in May is 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.7 ℃ (42.26 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.65 ℃ (56.57 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.45 ℃ (67.01 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 7.9. The average rainfall is 43.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:28 and at the end of the month 17:19.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in June is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in June is 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.2 ℃ (52.16 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.45 ℃ (67.01 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.15 ℃ (73.67 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 9.9. The average rainfall is 73.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 17:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 17:47 and at the end of the month 17:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in July is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in July is 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.15 ℃ (73.67 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.75 ℃ (72.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 9.8. The average rainfall is 80.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 17:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 17:16 and at the end of the month 16:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in August is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in August is 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.75 ℃ (72.95 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.65 ℃ (63.77 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 10. The average rainfall is 67.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:22 and at the end of the month 14:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in September is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in September is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6 ℃ (42.8 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.65 ℃ (63.77 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 9.1. The average rainfall is 51.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:03 and at the end of the month 11:51.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in October is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in October is 5.1 ℃ (41.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1.1 ℃ (30.02 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.4 ℃ (34.52 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 9. The average rainfall is 39.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:39 and at the end of the month 9:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in November is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in November is -2.3 ℃ (27.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -8.3 ℃ (17.06 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.4 ℃ (34.52 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -5.25 ℃ (22.55 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 7.8. The average rainfall is 30.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:29 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:23 and at the end of the month 7:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Urals in December is this: The average highest temperature in Urals in December is -8.2 ℃ (17.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -14 ℃ (6.8 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -5.25 ℃ (22.55 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -9.6 ℃ (14.72 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 6. The average rainfall is 23.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 7:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 6:52 and at the end of the month 6:45.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Urals in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Ufatemperature: -10.4 ℃ (13.28 ℉)highest temperature: -6.9 ℃ (19.58 ℉)lowest temperature: -14.7 ℃ (5.54 ℉)rainfall: 45.1mmrainy days: 11.1
Ekaterinburgtemperature: -10.9 ℃ (12.38 ℉)highest temperature: -8.2 ℃ (17.24 ℉)lowest temperature: -14 ℃ (6.8 ℉)rainfall: 23.6mmrainy days: 6
Kurgantemperature: - highest temperature: -9.3 ℃ (15.26 ℉)lowest temperature: -17.2 ℃ (1.04 ℉)rainfall: 20.1mmrainy days: 6
Orenburgtemperature: - highest temperature: -5.8 ℃ (21.56 ℉)lowest temperature: -12.7 ℃ (9.14 ℉)rainfall: 32.2mmrainy days: 8




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.