Volgodonsk, Rostov Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Volgodonsk, Rostov?
April is the warmest month (average high 11°C) and December the coldest (average low -6°C).
Volgodonsk climate at a glance
Volgodonsk weather by month
Volgodonsk weather in January
In January, Volgodonsk averages a high of -2°C and a low of -6°C. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 13°C (2025) and the record low is -34°C (1988).
Volgodonsk weather in February
In February, Volgodonsk averages a high of 2°C and a low of -6°C. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 20°C (2020) and the record low is -28°C (1991).
Volgodonsk weather in March
In March, Volgodonsk averages a high of 8°C and a low of -1°C. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2025) and the record low is -27°C (1985).
Volgodonsk weather in April
In April, Volgodonsk averages a high of 11°C and a low of -1°C. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (1978) and the record low is -9°C (1987).
Volgodonsk weather in November
In November, Volgodonsk averages a high of 1°C and a low of -1°C. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 21°C (2019) and the record low is -24°C (1993).
Volgodonsk weather in December
In December, Volgodonsk averages a high of 2°C and a low of -6°C. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 16°C (2023) and the record low is -24°C (1987).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Volgodonsk
August is the sunniest month in Volgodonsk, with estimated sunshine of 69% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 16%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 42% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Volgodonsk is sunnier than 82% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in December at 85% and is lowest in August at 41%.
Volgodonsk has about 9 days a year above 32°C. Volgodonsk is hotter than 88% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Volgodonsk
The first fall freeze in Volgodonsk typically comes around November 1, and the last spring freeze around March 31. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 215 days.
Volgodonsk weather records
These records cover ZIMOVNIKI during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Volgodonsk station is 41°C, on July 14, 2025. The coldest is -34°C, on January 30, 1988.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 63 mm of precipitation, on August 4, 1982.
25 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° | 41 mm | 16 | 84% | 19% | 13° | -34° |
| February | -6° | 2° | 27 mm | 10 | 79% | 23% | 20° | -28° |
| March | -1° | 8° | 37 mm | 11 | 70% | 34% | 29° | -27° |
| April | -1° | 11° | — | — | 60% | 44% | 29° | -9° |
| May | — | — | — | — | 57% | 44% | 33° | -1° |
| June | — | — | — | — | 50% | 56% | 38° | 1° |
| July | — | — | — | — | 42% | 68% | 41° | 10° |
| August | — | — | — | — | 41% | 69% | 41° | 6° |
| September | — | — | — | — | 48% | 63% | 34° | -4° |
| October | — | — | — | — | 64% | 43% | 31° | -9° |
| November | -1° | 1° | 31 mm | 10 | 81% | 22% | 21° | -24° |
| December | -6° | 2° | 35 mm | 12 | 85% | 16% | 16° | -24° |
Station: ZIMOVNIKI, 47 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.
Volgodonsk climate questions
What is the hottest month in Volgodonsk?
April is the warmest month in Volgodonsk, with an average high of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Volgodonsk?
December is the coldest month in Volgodonsk, with an average low of -6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Volgodonsk?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Volgodonsk station is 41°C, set on July 14, 2025. The record low is -34°C, on January 30, 1988.
What is the sunniest month in Volgodonsk?
August is the sunniest month in Volgodonsk, with estimated sunshine of 69% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Volgodonsk?
The first fall freeze in Volgodonsk typically comes around November 1. The last spring freeze is around March 31.