Sterlitamak climate
Sterlitamak (Bashkortostan Republic, Russia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 4 °C39 °F, and about 622 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sterlitamak climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1013 | −180 | −147 | 451.8 | 31 |
| Feb | −818 | −172 | −1210 | 411.6 | 28 |
| Mar | −130 | −915 | −523 | 532.1 | 31 |
| Apr | 948 | 031 | 440 | 481.9 | 18 |
| May | 1967 | 846 | 1456 | 572.2 | 2 |
| Jun | 2474 | 1355 | 1865 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2781 | 1660 | 2170 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 1966 | 846 | 1356 | 491.9 | 1 |
| Oct | 847 | 033 | 440 | 632.5 | 17 |
| Nov | −130 | −719 | −424 | 592.3 | 28 |
| Dec | −916 | −164 | −1210 | 451.8 | 31 |
| Year | 2781 | −180 | 439 | 62224 | 188 |
“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% | 72% | 0.9 | 7:59 |
| Feb | 96% | 70% | 2.0 | 9:43 |
| Mar | 95% | 72% | 3.4 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 84% | 68% | 4.4 | 13:56 |
| May | 75% | 57% | 5.6 | 15:54 |
| Jun | 72% | 58% | 6.2 | 17:02 |
| Jul | 66% | 53% | 6.0 | 16:33 |
| Aug | 63% | 59% | 4.7 | 14:48 |
| Sep | 69% | 67% | 3.2 | 12:35 |
| Oct | 79% | 76% | 1.6 | 10:25 |
| Nov | 92% | 76% | 0.7 | 8:28 |
| Dec | 97% | 71% | 0.6 | 7:28 |
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 Sterlitamak is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −10 °C13 °F and lows −18 °C0 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 35.4 °C63.7 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 622 mm24 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is October (63 mm2.5 in), the driest is February (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 63% in August to 97% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 53%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 7.5 hours in December to 17.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–April. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 57 cm.
Best time to visit Sterlitamak
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 49 mm1.9 in to 60 mm2.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −10 °C13 °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 Sterlitamak
- Winter (December–February) — highs −1013 to −8 °C18 °F, lows −180 to −16 °C4 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −130 to 19 °C67 °F, lows −915 to 8 °C46 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2474 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1355 to 16 °C60 °F, about 54 mm2.1 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 −130 to 19 °C66 °F, lows −719 to 8 °C46 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
How Sterlitamak compares
The nearest larger place is Ufa, about 123 km to the north. Compared with it, Sterlitamak is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer. It receives 9% less precipitation (622 mm24 in vs 686 mm27 in). The difference is largest in August (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Sterlitamak is the 81st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 100th 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 Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan, Dfa), Saskatoon (Canada, Dfb) and Rudnyy (Kazakhstan, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Salavat 29 km · 4 °C39 °F · 573 mm23 in
- Climate in Ufa 123 km · 3 °C37 °F · 686 mm27 in
- Climate in Oktyabrsky 187 km · 4 °C39 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Climate in Magnitogorsk 204 km · 3 °C38 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Climate in Orenburg 216 km · 5 °C41 °F · 431 mm17 in
- Climate in Almetyevsk 275 km · 4 °C38 °F · 580 mm23 in
- Climate in Neftekamsk 293 km · 3 °C37 °F · 637 mm25 in
- Climate in Zlatoust 294 km · 2 °C35 °F · 646 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sterlitamak?
July is the warmest month in Sterlitamak. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sterlitamak?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -10 °C (13 °F) and its average low is -18 °C (0 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sterlitamak?
October is the wettest month with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Sterlitamak?
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 282 m, while Sterlitamak lies at about 150 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.