Climate of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Krai, Russia
Point-value climate at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Kamchatka Krai, Russian Federation). Population approximately 187,282.
Located in Kamchatka Krai, Russian Federation, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 187,282. Monthly average temperatures range from -11.1°C / 12°F in January to 13.2°C / 55.8°F in August, with rainfall varying from 51 mm / 2 in (March) to 137 mm / 5.4 in (October) — about 971 mm / 38.2 in across the year. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is the capital of Kamchatka Krai. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.1°C12°F | 76 mm3″ | Snowy |
| February | -9.8°C14.4°F | 64 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -6.5°C20.3°F | 51 mm2″ | Snowy |
| April | -1°C30.2°F | 71 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| May | 4.4°C39.9°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 9.8°C49.6°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 12.9°C55.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 13.2°C55.8°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| September | 9.4°C48.9°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| October | 3.8°C38.8°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| November | -3.8°C25.2°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| December | -9.3°C15.3°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's warmest month is August at an average of 13.2°C / 55.8°F, and its driest month is March with about 51 mm / 2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, in Kamchatka Krai, Russian Federation, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -11.1°C / 12°F in January to 13.2°C / 55.8°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 971 mm / 38.2 in, with the wettest month being October (137 mm / 5.4 in) and the driest March (51 mm / 2 in).
What is the average temperature in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in August?
The average temperature in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in August is 13.2°C / 55.8°F, with rainfall of about 101 mm / 4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
The driest month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is March, with about 51 mm / 2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -6.5°C / 20.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
The wettest month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is October, with approximately 137 mm / 5.4 in of average monthly rainfall.