Chelyabinsk climate
Chelyabinsk (Chelyabinsk, Russia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 2 °C36 °F, and about 499 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chelyabinsk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −139 | −20−4 | −162 | 230.9 | 31 |
| Feb | −1015 | −19−2 | −147 | 220.9 | 28 |
| Mar | −229 | −1113 | −621 | 331.3 | 31 |
| Apr | 949 | −130 | 439 | 331.3 | 19 |
| May | 1865 | 644 | 1254 | 552.2 | 3 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1253 | 1763 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2577 | 1458 | 2067 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 2474 | 1355 | 1865 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 1762 | 643 | 1253 | 411.6 | 1 |
| Oct | 744 | −130 | 337 | 461.8 | 19 |
| Nov | −327 | −915 | −621 | 301.2 | 29 |
| Dec | −1113 | −171 | −147 | 251.0 | 31 |
| Year | 2577 | −20−4 | 236 | 49920 | 193 |
“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 | 96% | 67% | 0.8 | 7:43 |
| Feb | 95% | 65% | 1.8 | 9:34 |
| Mar | 93% | 69% | 3.2 | 11:39 |
| Apr | 76% | 68% | 4.2 | 14:02 |
| May | 70% | 63% | 5.3 | 16:08 |
| Jun | 70% | 67% | 5.6 | 17:22 |
| Jul | 68% | 63% | 5.5 | 16:51 |
| Aug | 69% | 68% | 4.2 | 14:58 |
| Sep | 72% | 71% | 2.9 | 12:37 |
| Oct | 81% | 76% | 1.5 | 10:20 |
| Nov | 90% | 74% | 0.7 | 8:15 |
| Dec | 94% | 66% | 0.5 | 7:10 |
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 Chelyabinsk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C77 °F and a low of 14 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −13 °C9 °F and lows −20 °C−4 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 36.1 °C65.1 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 499 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 38% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (73 mm2.9 in), the driest is February (22 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in July to 96% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in July to 13 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 7.2 hours in December to 17.4 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 37 cm.
Best time to visit Chelyabinsk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–August. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 25 °C77 °F. Precipitation is 55 mm2.2 in to 73 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −13 °C9 °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 Chelyabinsk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −139 to −10 °C15 °F, lows −20−4 to −17 °C1 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −229 to 18 °C65 °F, lows −1113 to 6 °C44 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1253 to 14 °C58 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −327 to 17 °C62 °F, lows −915 to 6 °C43 °F, about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
How Chelyabinsk compares
The nearest larger place is Yekaterinburg, about 195 km to the north. Compared with it, Chelyabinsk is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F warmer. It receives 20% less precipitation (499 mm20 in vs 623 mm25 in). The difference is largest in August (2.1 °C3.9 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Chelyabinsk is the 109th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 138th 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 Kokshetau (Kazakhstan, Dfb), Petropavl (Kazakhstan, Dfb) and Karagandy (Kazakhstan, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Miass 85 km · 2 °C36 °F · 504 mm20 in
- Climate in Zlatoust 113 km · 2 °C35 °F · 646 mm25 in
- Climate in Kamensk-Uralskiy 142 km · 2 °C35 °F · 557 mm22 in
- Climate in Yekaterinburg 195 km · 1 °C34 °F · 623 mm25 in
- Climate in Pervouralsk 215 km · 1 °C33 °F · 661 mm26 in
- Climate in Kurgan 250 km · 2 °C36 °F · 446 mm18 in
- Climate in Magnitogorsk 251 km · 3 °C38 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Climate in Kostanay 259 km · 3 °C38 °F · 387 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chelyabinsk?
July is the warmest month in Chelyabinsk. Its average high is 25 °C (77 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chelyabinsk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -13 °C (9 °F) and its average low is -20 °C (-4 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chelyabinsk?
July is the wettest month with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Chelyabinsk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–August.
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.