Volgodonsk climate
Volgodonsk (Rostov, Russia) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C51 °F, and about 456 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Volgodonsk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −229 | −817 | −523 | 421.6 | 29 |
| Feb | 032 | −818 | −425 | 381.5 | 26 |
| Mar | 846 | −228 | 337 | 401.6 | 22 |
| Apr | 1661 | 439 | 1050 | 281.1 | 4 |
| May | 2475 | 1253 | 1864 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 381.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 1967 | 2678 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3189 | 1865 | 2577 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1254 | 1864 | 351.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 1559 | 540 | 1050 | 421.7 | 4 |
| Nov | 643 | −130 | 337 | 351.4 | 17 |
| Dec | 033 | −622 | −327 | 421.6 | 26 |
| Year | 3289 | −817 | 1051 | 45618 | 129 |
“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 | 90% | 74% | 1.0 | 8:51 |
| Feb | 87% | 71% | 1.9 | 10:11 |
| Mar | 77% | 68% | 3.0 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 66% | 60% | 4.7 | 13:34 |
| May | 62% | 55% | 5.9 | 15:06 |
| Jun | 54% | 53% | 6.6 | 15:57 |
| Jul | 49% | 47% | 6.4 | 15:36 |
| Aug | 45% | 42% | 5.7 | 14:15 |
| Sep | 56% | 53% | 4.2 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 70% | 65% | 2.5 | 10:45 |
| Nov | 83% | 71% | 1.2 | 9:13 |
| Dec | 89% | 74% | 0.8 | 8:27 |
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 Volgodonsk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −2 °C29 °F and lows −8 °C17 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 30.4 °C54.8 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 456 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 29% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (53 mm2.1 in), the driest is August (23 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 45% in August to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.9 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 16 cm.
Best time to visit Volgodonsk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 35 mm1.4 in to 53 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −2 °C29 °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 Volgodonsk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −229 to 0 °C33 °F, lows −817 to −6 °C22 °F, about 40 mm1.6 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.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 846 to 24 °C75 °F, lows −228 to 12 °C53 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 2984 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C67 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 643 to 24 °C75 °F, lows −130 to 12 °C54 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Volgodonsk compares
The nearest larger place is Shakhty, about 147 km to the west. Compared with it, Volgodonsk has practically the same average temperature. It receives 11% less precipitation (456 mm18 in vs 510 mm20 in). The difference is largest in May (0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Volgodonsk is the 22nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 146th 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 Kryvyy Rih (Ukraine, Dfa), Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine, Dfa) and Nikopol (Ukraine, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Shakhty 147 km · 10 °C50 °F · 510 mm20 in
- Climate in Rostov-on-Don 187 km · 11 °C52 °F · 518 mm20 in
- Climate in Elista 208 km · 11 °C51 °F · 381 mm15 in
- Climate in Azov 211 km · 11 °C52 °F · 520 mm20 in
- Climate in Volgograd 219 km · 9 °C49 °F · 370 mm15 in
- Climate in Volzhsky 241 km · 9 °C48 °F · 372 mm15 in
- Climate in Luhansk 242 km · 9 °C49 °F · 520 mm20 in
- Climate in Taganrog 246 km · 12 °C53 °F · 510 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Volgodonsk?
July is the warmest month in Volgodonsk. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Volgodonsk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -2 °C (29 °F) and its average low is -8 °C (17 °F).
When does it rain the most in Volgodonsk?
May is the wettest month with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Volgodonsk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and 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.