Weather in Novy Urengoy

Are you planning a trip or are you already in Novy Urengoy? In this section, you will find the most up-to-date information on weather conditions, including detailed forecasts and useful charts to help you plan your day.

The climate in Novy Urengoy is characterized as severe continental, with a very cold and long winter and a short, cool summer. The city is located in the Far North zone, which determines extreme temperature fluctuations throughout the year. Visitors should be prepared for significant frosts in the winter months and moderate temperatures in summer.

Two main seasons are clearly defined: a long, frosty winter lasting from October-November to April-May, and a short, relatively cool summer from June to August. Average winter temperatures drop to -20°C and below, while in summer the air warms up to an average of +10°C - +15°C. Spring and autumn are very short and serve as quick transition periods.

One of the features of the Novy Urengoy climate is low precipitation throughout the year, making it quite arid despite its northern location. The number of days with precipitation is moderate, but the precipitation itself is generally not heavy. This means that even on "wet" days, you shouldn't expect heavy downpours or snowfalls, although in winter, a snow cover certainly forms and stays for a long time.

The annual temperature progression in Novy Urengoy demonstrates a distinct continental character with a huge amplitude. The coldest month is January, when the average temperature drops to -23.9°C, and minimum night temperatures can reach an average of -27.4°C. Conversely, the warmest month is considered to be July, with an average temperature of +15.6°C, while daytime highs can rise on average to +19.9°C. Thus, the annual range of average temperatures extends from severe frosts to moderate but short summer warmth.

Winter in Novy Urengoy is long and very severe. From December to February, the city is consistently in the grip of strong frosts. In December, the average temperature is -18.8°C (with lows around -22.2°C and highs up to -15.5°C). January, as mentioned, reaches the peak of cold with an average value of -23.9°C. In February, the frosts weaken slightly, and the average temperature is -20.4°C (minimum -23.5°C, maximum -17.2°C). Even daytime "highs" in these months rarely rise above -15°C. Transitional months, such as November (average -14.3°C) and March (average -15.9°C), also remain very cold, continuing or foreshadowing the winter season with temperatures significantly below zero.

The summer period in Novy Urengoy is short and predominantly cool. Noticeable warming comes in June, when the average temperature rises to +10.1°C (from +6.3°C at night to +14.0°C during the day). July is the warmest month of the year with an average temperature of +15.6°C; at this time, daytime temperatures can be quite comfortable, reaching an average of +19.9°C, allowing you to enjoy rare truly warm days. However, already in August, the approach of autumn is felt, and the average temperature decreases to +13.0°C (from +9.2°C to +16.7°C). May (average +0.3°C) and September (average +5.9°C) are typical transitional months when the temperature fluctuates around zero or slightly above, but night frosts are still frequent. Daily temperature fluctuations throughout the year are noticeable, averaging from 4°C to 9°C between daytime highs and nightly lows, with the greatest difference observed in July.

Precipitation in Novy Urengoy is characterized by small amounts throughout the year. There is no distinctly defined rainy season or, conversely, a dry period in the usual sense here, as the total amount of precipitation remains low in all months. The highest amount of precipitation, just 3 mm, falls in June, while many months, including January, February, March, April, July, November, and December, receive only about 1 mm.

The nature of precipitation depends directly on the season. Given the extremely low temperatures, from October to April-May, precipitation falls mainly in the form of snow. For example, in January (average temperature -23.9°C) and February (-20.4°C), any precipitation will be snowy. Even in April (average -8.4°C) and October (average -1.9°C), snowfalls prevail, although wet snow or freezing rain is possible at the beginning and end of these months. In the short summer period, from June to August, when temperatures rise above zero (for example, in July the average temperature is +15.6°C), precipitation falls in the form of rain. May and September are transitional months where both rain and wet snow are possible.

The frequency of precipitation varies throughout the year. The "wettest" month in terms of days with precipitation is October, when there are on average 16 days with precipitation. It is followed by June with 15 days. The lowest number of days with precipitation is observed in February – only 6 days. In other months, the number of "wet" days ranges from 7 (July) to 13 (May, August, September). It is important to note that even in months with a large number of days with precipitation, its intensity is generally low, which corresponds to the overall low monthly precipitation figures.

When packing for Novy Urengoy, it is important to consider its harsh northern climate. The key principle for any time of year is layering clothes. This will allow you to easily adapt to sharp temperature changes between the outdoors and indoors, as well as weather changes during the day. Regardless of the season, you will need comfortable, durable, and preferably waterproof shoes, as precipitation, although not heavy, happens frequently.

Winter in Novy Urengoy (from October to April, with peak frosts from November to March) requires particularly careful preparation. Be sure to bring: very warm outerwear (a down jacket or parka designed for extreme frosts down to -30°C and below), thermal underwear, warm sweaters made of wool or fleece, and insulated trousers. Don't forget a warm hat covering your ears, a voluminous scarf or snood, and very warm mittens or gloves (preferably several pairs). Shoes should be not only warm but also have non-slip soles. Due to the dry frosty air, lip balm and moisturizing cream will come in handy.

Summer (June-August) in Novy Urengoy is short and cool. You will need a windproof and waterproof jacket, as even on the warmest days, evenings can be cold, and rain is a frequent occurrence. Bring jeans, t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and several sweaters or fleece jackets for warmth. Although the average July temperature is about +15.6°C, a light sweater will not be superfluous. In the off-season (May, September), the weather is changeable, so the principle of layering is especially relevant: both warm clothes and something lighter will be useful. A small umbrella or raincoat will be useful in the summer and transitional months, despite the small amount of precipitation, as there are quite a few "wet" days. Also, insect repellent may be useful in summer.