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Yelets, Lipetsk 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 Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast?
Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast gets 487 mm of precipitation a year over about 123 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low -9°C).
Humid continental climate
Yelets, Lipetsk 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° | 26° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 3° | 11° |
How much rain does Yelets get?
Yelets gets 487 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 123 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 57% of Russia.
July is the wettest month, with 59 mm. March is the driest, with 31 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 24 days, to March 18, 2024.
Yelets weather by month
Yelets weather in January
In January, Yelets averages a high of -4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 7°C (2023) and the record low is -37°C (1987).
Yelets weather in February
In February, Yelets averages a high of -4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 34 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 11°C (1981) and the record low is -34°C (2006).
Yelets weather in March
In March, Yelets averages a high of 3°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 20°C (2020) and the record low is -26°C (1985).
Yelets weather in April
In April, Yelets averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (1975) and the record low is -9°C (2004).
Yelets weather in May
In May, Yelets averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (2007) and the record low is -4°C (1999). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yelets weather in June
In June, Yelets averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is 0°C (1978). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yelets weather in July
In July, Yelets averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 4°C (1989).
Yelets weather in August
In August, Yelets averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2010) and the record low is -1°C (1981). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yelets weather in September
In September, Yelets averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 35°C (2020) and the record low is -6°C (1996). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yelets weather in October
In October, Yelets averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 27°C (1974) and the record low is -12°C (1979).
Yelets weather in November
In November, Yelets averages a high of 2°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 18°C (2023) and the record low is -24°C (1998).
Yelets weather in December
In December, Yelets averages a high of -3°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 12°C (1988) and the record low is -35°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yelets
July is the sunniest month in Yelets, with estimated sunshine of 56% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yelets is sunnier than 54% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in December at 87% and is lowest in May at 57%.
Yelets has about 6 days a year above 32°C. Yelets is hotter than 79% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Yelets
The first fall freeze in Yelets typically comes around October 3, and the last spring freeze around April 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 159 days.
Yelets weather records
These records cover ELEC during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yelets station is 41°C, on August 2, 2010. The coldest is -37°C, on January 9, 1987.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 89 mm of precipitation, on July 20, 2025.
44 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Yelets
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 11°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° | 34 mm | 14 | 86% | 10% | 7° | -37° |
| February | -9° | -4° | 34 mm | 12 | 82% | 17% | 11° | -34° |
| March | -5° | 3° | 31 mm | 11 | 72% | 37% | 20° | -26° |
| April | 2° | 13° | 32 mm | 8 | 58% | 31% | 29° | -9° |
| May | 9° | 21° | 51 mm | 10 | 57% | 43% | 36° | -4° |
| June | 13° | 24° | 46 mm | 10 | 61% | 50% | 38° | 0° |
| July | 14° | 27° | 59 mm | 10 | 60% | 56% | 39° | 4° |
| August | 13° | 26° | 42 mm | 7 | 57% | 54% | 41° | -1° |
| September | 8° | 19° | 37 mm | 8 | 58% | 46% | 35° | -6° |
| October | 3° | 11° | 47 mm | 9 | 71% | 29% | 27° | -12° |
| November | -3° | 2° | 35 mm | 9 | 84% | 13% | 18° | -24° |
| December | -7° | -3° | 39 mm | 15 | 87% | 11% | 12° | -35° |
Station: ELEC, 2 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.
Yelets climate questions
How much rain does Yelets get?
Yelets gets 487 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 123 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yelets?
July is the wettest month in Yelets, with 59 mm. March is the driest, with 31 mm.
How many rainy days does Yelets have a year?
Yelets has about 123 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Yelets?
July is the warmest month in Yelets, with an average high of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Yelets?
January is the coldest month in Yelets, with an average low of -9°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yelets?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Yelets station is 41°C, set on August 2, 2010. The record low is -37°C, on January 9, 1987.
What is the sunniest month in Yelets?
July is the sunniest month in Yelets, with estimated sunshine of 56% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Yelets?
The first fall freeze in Yelets typically comes around October 3. The last spring freeze is around April 27.
What is the best time to visit Yelets?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.