Balakovo climate
Balakovo (Saratov Oblast, Russia) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 6 °C43 °F, and about 482 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Balakovo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −817 | −164 | −1210 | 441.7 | 31 |
| Feb | −620 | −155 | −1113 | 341.3 | 28 |
| Mar | 134 | −719 | −326 | 391.5 | 30 |
| Apr | 1355 | 235 | 745 | 371.5 | 11 |
| May | 2272 | 1051 | 1661 | 441.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 2679 | 1559 | 2069 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 2985 | 1864 | 2474 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 321.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2169 | 1050 | 1559 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 451.8 | 10 |
| Nov | 235 | −424 | −130 | 401.6 | 25 |
| Dec | −622 | −1210 | −916 | 371.5 | 31 |
| Year | 2985 | −164 | 643 | 48219 | 167 |
“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 | 97% | 70% | 0.9 | 8:14 |
| Feb | 96% | 69% | 1.8 | 9:51 |
| Mar | 91% | 68% | 3.2 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 73% | 62% | 4.4 | 13:49 |
| May | 67% | 57% | 5.7 | 15:39 |
| Jun | 63% | 56% | 6.2 | 16:42 |
| Jul | 58% | 53% | 6.1 | 16:16 |
| Aug | 55% | 52% | 5.0 | 14:38 |
| Sep | 62% | 63% | 3.4 | 12:34 |
| Oct | 75% | 71% | 1.8 | 10:31 |
| Nov | 87% | 73% | 0.8 | 8:42 |
| Dec | 93% | 72% | 0.6 | 7:46 |
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 Balakovo is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −8 °C17 °F and lows −16 °C4 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 35.6 °C64 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 482 mm19 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is July (46 mm1.8 in), the driest is August (32 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in August to 97% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 52%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 7.8 hours in December to 16.7 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 42 cm.
Best time to visit Balakovo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 32 mm1.2 in to 46 mm1.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −8 °C17 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Balakovo
- Winter (December–February) — highs −817 to −6 °C22 °F, lows −164 to −12 °C10 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 134 to 22 °C72 °F, lows −719 to 10 °C51 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2679 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1559 to 18 °C64 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 235 to 21 °C69 °F, lows −424 to 10 °C50 °F, about 42 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Balakovo compares
The nearest larger place is Saratov, about 136 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Balakovo has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Balakovo is the 37th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 140th wettest. See all of them on the Russia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Oral (Kazakhstan, Dfa), Aktobe (Kazakhstan, Dfa) and Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Engels 131 km · 7 °C45 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Climate in Syzran 134 km · 6 °C42 °F · 491 mm19 in
- Climate in Saratov 136 km · 7 °C44 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Climate in Novokuybyshevsk 188 km · 5 °C41 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Climate in Tolyatti 197 km · 5 °C41 °F · 535 mm21 in
- Climate in Samara 205 km · 5 °C41 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Climate in Penza 229 km · 5 °C41 °F · 586 mm23 in
- Climate in Ulyanovsk 259 km · 4 °C39 °F · 575 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Balakovo?
July is the warmest month in Balakovo. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Balakovo?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -8 °C (17 °F) and its average low is -16 °C (4 °F).
When does it rain the most in Balakovo?
July is the wettest month with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 32 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Balakovo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
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. The gaps are largest 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 79 m, while Balakovo lies at about 24 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.