What’s the climate like in Murmansk?
The current climate of Murmansk features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of -7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 6°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -18°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Murmansk in recent years was 32°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -34°C in January 2016.
On average, Murmansk gets 852 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 442 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Murmansk?
The best time to visit Murmansk for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Murmansk.
Climate Table of Murmansk
The climate table of Murmansk shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -7 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 3 | -1 | -4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -17 | -14 | -10 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | -2 | -6 | -13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 82 | 50 | 31 | 57 | 73 | 81 | 102 | 63 | 90 | 49 | 103 |
| Snow (cm) | 63 | 116 | 76 | 26 | 9,7 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 41 | 31 | 77 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 6°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 852 mm per year, averaging 71 mm per month
- Snowfall: 442 cm per year
- Driest months: 31 mm in April, 49 mm in November and 50 mm in March
- Wettest months: 103 mm in December, 102 mm in August and 90 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Murmansk
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Murmansk, Russia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Murmansk
This graph shows how much precipitation Murmansk, Russia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Murmansk
This graph shows how much snow Murmansk, Russia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Murmansk
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Murmansk, Russia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Murmansk
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Murmansk, Russia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Murmansk
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Murmansk, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Murmansk
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Murmansk, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Murmansk by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Murmansk. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
