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Orël, Oryol oblast Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Orël, Oryol oblast?
Orël, Oryol oblast gets 513 mm of precipitation a year over about 118 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and February the coldest (average low -10°C).
Humid continental climate
Orël, Oryol oblast has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -4°C in January to 26°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -9° | -3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 2° | 12° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 13° | 24° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 3° | 11° |
How much rain does Orël get?
Orël gets 513 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 118 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 61% of Russia.
July is the wettest month, with 65 mm. April is the driest, with 33 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to September 18, 2023.
Orël weather by month
Orël weather in January
In January, Orël averages a high of -4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 7°C (2006) and the record low is -33°C (1987).
Orël weather in February
In February, Orël averages a high of -3°C and a low of -10°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 9°C (2008) and the record low is -35°C (1976).
Orël weather in March
In March, Orël averages a high of 3°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 18°C (1990) and the record low is -27°C (1987).
Orël weather in April
In April, Orël averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2012) and the record low is -13°C (1981).
Orël weather in May
In May, Orël averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2007) and the record low is -3°C (2000). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orël weather in June
In June, Orël averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 36°C (2010) and the record low is -1°C (2003). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orël weather in July
In July, Orël averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 5°C (2009).
Orël weather in August
In August, Orël averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 1°C (1984). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orël weather in September
In September, Orël averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 31°C (2018) and the record low is -5°C (1973). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orël weather in October
In October, Orël averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 26°C (1999) and the record low is -12°C (1979).
Orël weather in November
In November, Orël averages a high of 2°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 17°C (2023) and the record low is -27°C (1998).
Orël weather in December
In December, Orël averages a high of -2°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 9°C (2009) and the record low is -34°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Orël
July is the sunniest month in Orël, with estimated sunshine of 53% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Orël is cloudier than 53% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in December at 88% and is lowest in May at 59%.
Orël has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Orël is hotter than 65% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Orël
The first fall freeze in Orël typically comes around October 1, and the last spring freeze around April 28. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 156 days.
Orël weather records
These records cover OREL during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Orël station is 39°C, on August 5, 2010. The coldest is -35°C, on February 6, 1976.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 77 mm of precipitation, on August 21, 1991.
40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Orël
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -9°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 2°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 13°C.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 10°C and lows near 3°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9° | -4° | 41 mm | 15 | 87% | 10% | 7° | -33° |
| February | -10° | -3° | 37 mm | 13 | 82% | 21% | 9° | -35° |
| March | -5° | 3° | 35 mm | 10 | 72% | 37% | 18° | -27° |
| April | 2° | 13° | 33 mm | 8 | 60% | 29% | 29° | -13° |
| May | 8° | 19° | 39 mm | 8 | 59% | 42% | 33° | -3° |
| June | 12° | 23° | 50 mm | 8 | 66% | 48% | 36° | -1° |
| July | 14° | 26° | 65 mm | 9 | 67% | 53% | 39° | 5° |
| August | 13° | 24° | 42 mm | 7 | 66% | 49% | 39° | 1° |
| September | 8° | 18° | 44 mm | 8 | 65% | 44% | 31° | -5° |
| October | 3° | 11° | 48 mm | 9 | 74% | 28% | 26° | -12° |
| November | -3° | 2° | 39 mm | 10 | 86% | 11% | 17° | -27° |
| December | -7° | -2° | 40 mm | 14 | 88% | 10% | 9° | -34° |
Station: OREL, 7 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.
Orël climate questions
How much rain does Orël get?
Orël gets 513 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 118 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Orël?
July is the wettest month in Orël, with 65 mm. April is the driest, with 33 mm.
How many rainy days does Orël have a year?
Orël has about 118 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Orël?
July is the warmest month in Orël, with an average high of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Orël?
February is the coldest month in Orël, with an average low of -10°C.
What is the record high temperature in Orël?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Orël station is 39°C, set on August 5, 2010. The record low is -35°C, on February 6, 1976.
What is the sunniest month in Orël?
July is the sunniest month in Orël, with estimated sunshine of 53% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Orël?
The first fall freeze in Orël typically comes around October 1. The last spring freeze is around April 28.
What is the best time to visit Orël?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.