Salekhard climate
Salekhard (Yamalo-Nenets, Russia) has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc). The average temperature over the year is −6 °C22 °F, and about 642 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Salekhard climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −21−5 | −27−17 | −24−11 | 271.1 | 31 |
| Feb | −19−2 | −26−15 | −23−9 | 240.9 | 28 |
| Mar | −1014 | −19−2 | −146 | 361.4 | 31 |
| Apr | −327 | −1112 | −719 | 451.8 | 30 |
| May | 338 | −326 | 032 | 642.5 | 25 |
| Jun | 1457 | 643 | 1050 | 1014.0 | 3 |
| Jul | 1965 | 1151 | 1558 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 1558 | 745 | 1152 | 752.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 846 | 236 | 541 | 652.6 | 10 |
| Oct | −229 | −720 | −424 | 632.5 | 28 |
| Nov | −139 | −19−2 | −163 | 411.6 | 30 |
| Dec | −171 | −24−11 | −21−5 | 321.3 | 31 |
| Year | 1965 | −27−17 | −622 | 64225 | 247 |
“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% | 63% | 0.1 | 4:08 |
| Feb | 96% | 63% | 0.6 | 7:57 |
| Mar | 95% | 65% | 2.2 | 11:25 |
| Apr | 93% | 68% | 4.3 | 15:18 |
| May | 89% | 74% | 5.2 | 19:22 |
| Jun | 83% | 70% | 5.2 | 24:00 |
| Jul | 82% | 65% | 5.2 | 21:30 |
| Aug | 86% | 77% | 3.3 | 16:56 |
| Sep | 91% | 78% | 1.8 | 12:58 |
| Oct | 96% | 84% | 0.7 | 9:15 |
| Nov | 97% | 72% | 0.1 | 5:24 |
| Dec | 96% | 65% | 0.0 | 2:20 |
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 Salekhard is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C65 °F and a low of 11 °C51 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −21 °C−5 °F and lows −27 °C−17 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 38.7 °C69.6 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 642 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 38% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (101 mm4.0 in), the driest is February (24 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in July to 97% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in November to 14 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 2.3 hours in December to 24.0 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 69 cm).
Best time to visit Salekhard
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 19 °C65 °F with 69 mm2.7 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −21 °C−5 °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 Salekhard
- Winter (December–February) — highs −21−5 to −17 °C1 °F, lows −27−17 to −24 °C−11 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −1014 to 3 °C38 °F, lows −19−2 to −3 °C26 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1457 to 19 °C65 °F, lows 643 to 11 °C51 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −139 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −19−2 to 2 °C36 °F, about 56 mm2.2 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 Salekhard compares
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Salekhard is the 164th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 91st 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: Daxinganling (China, Dwb), Yakeshi (China, Dwb) and Jiagedaqi (China, Dwb).
Nearby places
- Noyabrsk 558 km · −4 °C24 °F · 819 mm32 in
- Naryan-Mar 600 km · −3 °C27 °F · 731 mm29 in
- Khanty-Mansiysk 626 km · −2 °C29 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Nefteyugansk 671 km · −2 °C28 °F · 774 mm30 in
- Surgut 674 km · −3 °C27 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Ukhta 688 km · −1 °C30 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Nizhnevartovsk 790 km · −3 °C27 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Dudinka 872 km · −9 °C16 °F · 728 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Salekhard?
July is the warmest month in Salekhard, with an average high of 19 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (51 °F).
What is the coldest month in Salekhard?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -21 °C (-5 °F) and an average low of -27 °C (-17 °F).
When does it rain the most in Salekhard?
June is the wettest month with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Salekhard?
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.