Cherkessk climate
Cherkessk (Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 742 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Cherkessk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −425 | 133 | 481.9 |
| Feb | 744 | −327 | 236 | 431.7 |
| Mar | 1152 | 033 | 642 | 702.8 |
| Apr | 1762 | 440 | 1151 | 542.1 |
| May | 2271 | 1151 | 1661 | 813.2 |
| Jun | 2678 | 1559 | 2068 | 843.3 |
| Jul | 2984 | 1763 | 2373 | 702.7 |
| Aug | 2984 | 1763 | 2374 | 562.2 |
| Sep | 2576 | 1355 | 1966 | 592.3 |
| Oct | 1966 | 745 | 1355 | 712.8 |
| Nov | 1253 | 235 | 744 | 562.2 |
| Dec | 744 | −228 | 236 | 502.0 |
| Year | 2984 | −425 | 1253 | 74229 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 74% | 1.5 | 9:13 |
| Feb | 75% | 73% | 2.4 | 10:24 |
| Mar | 73% | 73% | 3.1 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 71% | 63% | 4.7 | 13:24 |
| May | 73% | 61% | 5.7 | 14:45 |
| Jun | 72% | 57% | 6.3 | 15:30 |
| Jul | 68% | 49% | 6.3 | 15:11 |
| Aug | 64% | 42% | 5.7 | 14:00 |
| Sep | 66% | 49% | 4.2 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 70% | 58% | 2.7 | 10:54 |
| Nov | 71% | 66% | 1.6 | 9:32 |
| Dec | 75% | 71% | 1.2 | 8:53 |
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 Cherkessk is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.6 °C40.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 742 mm29 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (84 mm3.3 in), the driest is February (43 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in August to 77% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in June to 6 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Cherkessk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 56 mm2.2 in to 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °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 Cherkessk
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 7 °C44 °F, lows −425 to −2 °C28 °F, about 47 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 033 to 11 °C51 °F, about 68 mm2.7 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 2678 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, about 70 mm2.8 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 1253 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 235 to 13 °C55 °F, about 62 mm2.4 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.
How Cherkessk compares
Compared with Nevinnomyssk, about 46 km to the north, Cherkessk has practically the same average temperature and receives 16% more precipitation (742 mm29 in vs 641 mm25 in). The difference is largest in July (1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler).
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Cherkessk is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 41st 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: Sofia (Bulgaria, Dfa), Čačak (Serbia, Cfa) and Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Nevinnomyssk 46 km · 12 °C53 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Kislovodsk 64 km · 10 °C50 °F · 643 mm25 in
- Pyatigorsk 82 km · 11 °C52 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Stavropol 90 km · 10 °C50 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Armavir 113 km · 12 °C54 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Nalchik 150 km · 12 °C53 °F · 733 mm29 in
- Maykop 160 km · 13 °C55 °F · 937 mm37 in
- Sochi 199 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,287 mm51 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Cherkessk?
August is the warmest month in Cherkessk, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Cherkessk?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Cherkessk?
June is the wettest month with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Cherkessk?
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 — 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 974 m, while Cherkessk lies at about 544 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.8 °C5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.