Tambov climate
Tambov (Tambov Oblast, Russia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 6 °C43 °F, and about 584 mm23 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tambov climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −719 | −147 | −1013 | 471.9 | 31 |
| Feb | −522 | −139 | −916 | 391.5 | 28 |
| Mar | 134 | −719 | −326 | 381.5 | 30 |
| Apr | 1253 | 134 | 643 | 421.7 | 14 |
| May | 2069 | 948 | 1558 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1356 | 1865 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 2781 | 1661 | 2271 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 2780 | 1559 | 2169 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2068 | 948 | 1458 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 1051 | 235 | 643 | 522.0 | 11 |
| Nov | 235 | −425 | −130 | 491.9 | 24 |
| Dec | −424 | −1014 | −719 | 481.9 | 30 |
| Year | 2781 | −147 | 643 | 58423 | 169 |
“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% | 79% | 0.9 | 8:08 |
| Feb | 96% | 77% | 1.9 | 9:47 |
| Mar | 92% | 69% | 3.4 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 79% | 63% | 4.3 | 13:52 |
| May | 74% | 52% | 5.7 | 15:46 |
| Jun | 71% | 54% | 6.1 | 16:51 |
| Jul | 64% | 51% | 5.9 | 16:24 |
| Aug | 59% | 46% | 5.0 | 14:42 |
| Sep | 65% | 59% | 3.3 | 12:34 |
| Oct | 79% | 73% | 1.7 | 10:29 |
| Nov | 90% | 80% | 0.8 | 8:36 |
| Dec | 95% | 84% | 0.5 | 7:38 |
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 Tambov is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 16 °C61 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −7 °C19 °F and lows −14 °C7 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 32.1 °C57.8 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 584 mm23 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (68 mm2.7 in), the driest is March (38 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 59% in August to 97% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in July to 15 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 7.6 hours in December to 16.8 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 41 cm.
Best time to visit Tambov
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 45 mm1.8 in to 68 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −7 °C19 °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 Tambov
- Winter (December–February) — highs −719 to −4 °C24 °F, lows −147 to −10 °C14 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 134 to 20 °C69 °F, lows −719 to 9 °C48 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1356 to 16 °C61 °F, about 57 mm2.3 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 235 to 20 °C68 °F, lows −425 to 9 °C48 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
How Tambov compares
The nearest larger place is Lipetsk, about 128 km to the west. Compared with it, Tambov has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Tambov is the 41st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 110th 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 Sumy (Ukraine, Dfb), Homyel (Belarus, Dfb) and Bobruysk (Belarus, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Lipetsk 128 km · 6 °C43 °F · 602 mm24 in
- Climate in Voronezh 194 km · 7 °C44 °F · 582 mm23 in
- Climate in Yelets 198 km · 6 °C43 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Climate in Ryazan 239 km · 5 °C41 °F · 658 mm26 in
- Climate in Penza 244 km · 5 °C41 °F · 586 mm23 in
- Climate in Novomoskovsk 252 km · 5 °C41 °F · 661 mm26 in
- Climate in Staryy Oskol 293 km · 7 °C45 °F · 622 mm24 in
- Climate in Saransk 295 km · 4 °C40 °F · 613 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tambov?
July is the warmest month in Tambov. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (61 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tambov?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -7 °C (19 °F) and its average low is -14 °C (7 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tambov?
June is the wettest month with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation. March is the driest with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Tambov?
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.