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Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic?
April is the warmest month (average high 14°C) and January the coldest (average low -6°C).
Cherkessk climate at a glance
Cherkessk weather by month
Cherkessk weather in January
In January, Cherkessk averages a high of 2°C and a low of -6°C. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (2025) and the record low is -26°C (1988).
Cherkessk weather in February
In February, Cherkessk averages a high of 4°C and a low of -4°C. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 22°C (1981) and the record low is -28°C (1978).
Cherkessk weather in March
In March, Cherkessk averages a high of 10°C and a low of -1°C. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2025) and the record low is -21°C (2025).
Cherkessk weather in April
In April, Cherkessk averages a high of 14°C and a low of 1°C. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (1970) and the record low is -6°C (2014).
Cherkessk weather in November
In November, Cherkessk averages a high of 8°C and a low of -2°C. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 26°C (2023) and the record low is -20°C (1993).
Cherkessk weather in December
In December, Cherkessk averages a high of 4°C and a low of -5°C. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2023) and the record low is -23°C (1977).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Cherkessk
August is the sunniest month in Cherkessk, with estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest, at 31%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 45% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Cherkessk is sunnier than 89% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in November at 78% and is lowest in August at 52%.
Cherkessk has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Cherkessk is hotter than 64% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Cherkessk
The first fall freeze in Cherkessk typically comes around October 25, and the last spring freeze around April 4. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 204 days.
Cherkessk weather records
These records cover NEVINNOMYSSK during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Cherkessk station is 37°C, on July 19, 1970. The coldest is -28°C, on February 25, 1978.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 101 mm of precipitation, on October 19, 1989.
24 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° | 2° | 28 mm | 10 | 73% | 36% | 16° | -26° |
| February | -4° | 4° | 19 mm | 8 | 70% | 31% | 22° | -28° |
| March | -1° | 10° | 41 mm | 10 | 69% | 31% | 31° | -21° |
| April | 1° | 14° | 48 mm | 7 | 57% | 39% | 33° | -6° |
| May | — | — | — | — | 66% | 40% | 32° | -3° |
| June | — | — | — | — | 64% | 48% | 35° | 2° |
| July | — | — | — | — | 55% | 65% | 37° | 8° |
| August | — | — | — | — | 52% | 73% | 36° | 5° |
| September | — | — | — | — | 62% | 58% | 34° | 0° |
| October | — | 11° | — | — | 70% | 49% | 31° | -7° |
| November | -2° | 8° | 31 mm | 9 | 78% | 35% | 26° | -20° |
| December | -5° | 4° | 33 mm | 10 | 78% | 38% | 21° | -23° |
Station: NEVINNOMYSSK, 46 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Cherkessk climate questions
What is the hottest month in Cherkessk?
April is the warmest month in Cherkessk, with an average high of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Cherkessk?
January is the coldest month in Cherkessk, with an average low of -6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Cherkessk?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Cherkessk station is 37°C, set on July 19, 1970. The record low is -28°C, on February 25, 1978.
What is the sunniest month in Cherkessk?
August is the sunniest month in Cherkessk, with estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Cherkessk?
The first fall freeze in Cherkessk typically comes around October 25. The last spring freeze is around April 4.