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Orenburg, Orenburg 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 Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast?
Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast gets 356 mm of precipitation a year over about 122 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low -16°C).
Humid continental climate
Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -8°C in January to 29°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -14° | -7° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 1° | 12° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 2° | 11° |
How much rain does Orenburg get?
Orenburg gets 356 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 122 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 58% of Russia.
July is the wettest month, with 45 mm. August is the driest, with 22 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 16.
Orenburg weather by month
Orenburg weather in January
In January, Orenburg averages a high of -8°C and a low of -16°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 3°C (2007) and the record low is -40°C (1972).
Orenburg weather in February
In February, Orenburg averages a high of -7°C and a low of -16°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 4°C (2016) and the record low is -40°C (1994).
Orenburg weather in March
In March, Orenburg averages a high of 0°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 19°C (2008) and the record low is -31°C (1983).
Orenburg weather in April
In April, Orenburg averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 31°C (2012) and the record low is -19°C (2005).
Orenburg weather in May
In May, Orenburg averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (2021) and the record low is -6°C (1999). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orenburg weather in June
In June, Orenburg averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 40°C (2014) and the record low is 1°C (2007).
Orenburg weather in July
In July, Orenburg averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (1984) and the record low is 5°C (1978).
Orenburg weather in August
In August, Orenburg averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (1976) and the record low is -1°C (1976).
Orenburg weather in September
In September, Orenburg averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2017) and the record low is -5°C (1998). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orenburg weather in October
In October, Orenburg averages a high of 12°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 27°C (1999) and the record low is -19°C (1976).
Orenburg weather in November
In November, Orenburg averages a high of 1°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 16°C (2006) and the record low is -32°C (1998).
Orenburg weather in December
In December, Orenburg averages a high of -6°C and a low of -13°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 8°C (2008) and the record low is -37°C (2002).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Orenburg
August is the sunniest month in Orenburg, with estimated sunshine of 64% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest, at 17%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 41% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Orenburg is sunnier than 78% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in February at 83% and is lowest in August at 45%.
Orenburg has about 21 days a year above 32°C. Orenburg is hotter than 97% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Orenburg
The first fall freeze in Orenburg typically comes around September 29, and the last spring freeze around April 29. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 153 days.
Orenburg weather records
These records cover ORENBURG during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Orenburg station is 42°C, on July 10, 1984. The coldest is -40°C, on February 13, 1994.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 100 mm of precipitation, on July 13, 2020.
49 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Orenburg
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -7°C and lows near -15°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 1°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 14°C.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 1°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16° | -8° | 29 mm | 16 | 82% | 19% | 3° | -40° |
| February | -16° | -7° | 24 mm | 12 | 83% | 17% | 4° | -40° |
| March | -8° | 0° | 26 mm | 11 | 77% | 34% | 19° | -31° |
| April | 2° | 13° | 27 mm | 8 | 58% | 44% | 31° | -19° |
| May | 9° | 23° | 30 mm | 9 | 46% | 55% | 36° | -6° |
| June | 13° | 27° | 34 mm | 9 | 47% | 54% | 40° | 1° |
| July | 16° | 29° | 45 mm | 8 | 49% | 58% | 42° | 5° |
| August | 14° | 28° | 22 mm | 7 | 45% | 64% | 41° | -1° |
| September | 8° | 21° | 26 mm | 7 | 54% | 55% | 38° | -5° |
| October | 2° | 12° | 33 mm | 10 | 62% | 36% | 27° | -19° |
| November | -6° | 1° | 29 mm | 12 | 77% | 25% | 16° | -32° |
| December | -13° | -6° | 30 mm | 15 | 80% | 26% | 8° | -37° |
Station: ORENBURG, 9 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.
Orenburg climate questions
How much rain does Orenburg get?
Orenburg gets 356 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 122 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Orenburg?
July is the wettest month in Orenburg, with 45 mm. August is the driest, with 22 mm.
How many rainy days does Orenburg have a year?
Orenburg has about 122 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Orenburg?
July is the warmest month in Orenburg, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Orenburg?
January is the coldest month in Orenburg, with an average low of -16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Orenburg?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Orenburg station is 42°C, set on July 10, 1984. The record low is -40°C, on February 13, 1994.
What is the sunniest month in Orenburg?
August is the sunniest month in Orenburg, with estimated sunshine of 64% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. February is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Orenburg?
The first fall freeze in Orenburg typically comes around September 29. The last spring freeze is around April 29.
What is the best time to visit Orenburg?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.