Anadyr climate
Anadyr (Chukotka, Russia) has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc). The average temperature over the year is −6 °C22 °F, and about 646 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Anadyr climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −19−2 | −25−12 | −22−7 | 461.8 | 31 |
| Feb | −171 | −24−11 | −21−5 | 451.8 | 28 |
| Mar | −1210 | −19−3 | −164 | 391.5 | 31 |
| Apr | −622 | −139 | −916 | 371.5 | 30 |
| May | 235 | −326 | −131 | 401.6 | 27 |
| Jun | 1152 | 440 | 846 | 461.8 | 2 |
| Jul | 1559 | 847 | 1253 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 1356 | 745 | 1051 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 846 | 337 | 542 | 702.7 | 6 |
| Oct | −130 | −522 | −326 | 722.8 | 27 |
| Nov | −916 | −155 | −1211 | 552.2 | 30 |
| Dec | −164 | −22−7 | −19−2 | 502.0 | 31 |
| Year | 1559 | −25−12 | −622 | 64625 | 243 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 58% | 0.1 | 5:04 |
| Feb | 98% | 60% | 0.7 | 8:18 |
| Mar | 96% | 59% | 2.2 | 11:28 |
| Apr | 92% | 67% | 4.0 | 15:01 |
| May | 92% | 76% | 4.9 | 18:33 |
| Jun | 87% | 69% | 5.5 | 21:34 |
| Jul | 87% | 71% | 4.8 | 20:05 |
| Aug | 87% | 70% | 3.7 | 16:29 |
| Sep | 89% | 69% | 2.3 | 12:53 |
| Oct | 93% | 76% | 0.9 | 9:29 |
| Nov | 97% | 71% | 0.2 | 6:05 |
| Dec | 98% | 60% | 0.1 | 3:50 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Anadyr is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 15 °C59 °F and a low of 8 °C47 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −19 °C−2 °F and lows −25 °C−12 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.4 °C60 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 646 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (75 mm3.0 in), the driest is April (37 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 87% in July to 98% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 58%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 17 km/h (11 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 3.8 hours in December to 21.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in October–May, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in March, about 83 cm).
Best time to visit Anadyr
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July: average highs of 15 °C59 °F to 15 °C59 °F with 72 mm2.8 in to 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −19 °C−2 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Anadyr
- Winter (December–February) — highs −19−2 to −16 °C4 °F, lows −25−12 to −22 °C−7 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −1210 to 2 °C35 °F, lows −19−3 to −3 °C26 °F, about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1152 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 440 to 8 °C47 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −916 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −155 to 3 °C37 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
How Anadyr compares
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Anadyr is the 163rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 87th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Russia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Longyearbyen (Svalbard and Jan Mayen, ET), Daxinganling (China, Dwb) and Yakeshi (China, Dwb).
Nearby places
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Anadyr?
July is the warmest month in Anadyr, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
What is the coldest month in Anadyr?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -19 °C (-2 °F) and an average low of -25 °C (-12 °F).
When does it rain the most in Anadyr?
August is the wettest month with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Anadyr?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.