Nizhnevartovsk climate
Nizhnevartovsk (Khanty-Mansia, Russia) has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc). The average temperature over the year is −3 °C27 °F, and about 780 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nizhnevartovsk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −20−4 | −27−17 | −23−10 | 281.1 | 31 |
| Feb | −163 | −24−10 | −20−4 | 271.0 | 28 |
| Mar | −622 | −147 | −1014 | 441.7 | 31 |
| Apr | 033 | −621 | −327 | 542.1 | 27 |
| May | 1051 | 235 | 643 | 883.5 | 14 |
| Jun | 1966 | 1051 | 1559 | 1074.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 2170 | 1355 | 1763 | 893.5 | 0 |
| Aug | 1864 | 1050 | 1457 | 1064.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 1151 | 440 | 745 | 823.2 | 4 |
| Oct | 134 | −425 | −130 | 702.8 | 24 |
| Nov | −1112 | −171 | −146 | 481.9 | 30 |
| Dec | −171 | −24−11 | −21−5 | 371.4 | 31 |
| Year | 2170 | −27−17 | −327 | 78031 | 220 |
“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% | 66% | 0.4 | 6:25 |
| Feb | 98% | 61% | 1.3 | 8:54 |
| Mar | 98% | 71% | 2.7 | 11:33 |
| Apr | 95% | 68% | 4.2 | 14:33 |
| May | 83% | 72% | 4.9 | 17:20 |
| Jun | 81% | 69% | 5.4 | 19:11 |
| Jul | 82% | 63% | 5.1 | 18:23 |
| Aug | 85% | 70% | 3.7 | 15:45 |
| Sep | 89% | 75% | 2.3 | 12:46 |
| Oct | 94% | 86% | 1.0 | 9:53 |
| Nov | 98% | 79% | 0.4 | 7:09 |
| Dec | 99% | 72% | 0.2 | 5:36 |
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 Nizhnevartovsk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C70 °F and a low of 13 °C55 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −20 °C−4 °F and lows −27 °C−17 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 40.4 °C72.7 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 780 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 39% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (107 mm4.2 in), the driest is February (27 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 81% in June to 99% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 5.6 hours in December to 19.2 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in October–April. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in March, at about 61 cm.
Best time to visit Nizhnevartovsk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 21 °C70 °F. Precipitation is 89 mm3.5 in to 89 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −20 °C−4 °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 Nizhnevartovsk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −20−4 to −16 °C3 °F, lows −27−17 to −24 °C−10 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −622 to 10 °C51 °F, lows −147 to 2 °C35 °F, about 62 mm2.4 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1864 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 1050 to 13 °C55 °F, about 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −1112 to 11 °C51 °F, lows −171 to 4 °C40 °F, about 67 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 Nizhnevartovsk compares
The nearest larger place is Surgut, about 172 km to the west. Compared with it, Nizhnevartovsk has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Nizhnevartovsk is the 160th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 28th 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 Daxinganling (China, Dwb), Yakeshi (China, Dwb) and Jiagedaqi (China, Dwb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Surgut 172 km · −3 °C27 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Climate in Nefteyugansk 214 km · −2 °C28 °F · 774 mm30 in
- Climate in Noyabrsk 258 km · −4 °C24 °F · 819 mm32 in
- Climate in Khanty-Mansiysk 406 km · −2 °C29 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Climate in Tobolsk 557 km · 0 °C32 °F · 582 mm23 in
- Climate in Omsk 687 km · 2 °C35 °F · 425 mm17 in
- Climate in Tomsk 692 km · 0 °C32 °F · 604 mm24 in
- Climate in Tyumen 757 km · 1 °C34 °F · 503 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nizhnevartovsk?
July is the warmest month in Nizhnevartovsk. Its average high is 21 °C (70 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (55 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nizhnevartovsk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -20 °C (-4 °F) and its average low is -27 °C (-17 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nizhnevartovsk?
June is the wettest month with about 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 27 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Nizhnevartovsk?
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. 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.