Semipalatinsk Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Semipalatinsk is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -10°C (14°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -20°C (-4°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Semipalatinsk has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 348 mm (14 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Semipalatinsk can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 49 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation spread across 10 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Semipalatinsk Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Semipalatinsk can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Semipalatinsk.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 78%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in August to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, March, April, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)