ClimateAverages

Cherkessk Climate

Karachayevo-Cherkesiya, Russian Federation · 35 weather stations within 200 km · records 1817 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
13.9°C
Warmest month · August
25.3°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-7.9°C
Typical overnight low

Cherkessk has an average annual daytime high of 13.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 25.3°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -7.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January1.5°C-7.9°CColdest
February3.0°C-6.5°C
March7.2°C-2.8°C
April14.6°C3.2°C
May19.5°C8.2°C
June22.7°C11.1°C
July25.2°C13.6°C
August25.3°C13.3°CWarmest
September20.8°C9.1°C
October14.8°C3.5°C
November8.9°C-0.8°C
December3.6°C-5.3°C

Temperature range across the year

-10°-1°9°18°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.7°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1825
-2.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Cherkessk getting hotter?

Since 1900, Cherkessk's average temperature has risen by +2.6°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1817, warming totals +3.1°C.

7.7°8.5°9.3°10.1°10.9°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
May to September

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cherkessk?

Cherkessk's average annual daytime high is 13.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 25.3°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -7.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Cherkessk?

August is the warmest month in Cherkessk, with typical daytime highs of 25.3°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Cherkessk?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Cherkessk, running +2.7°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Cherkessk getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Cherkessk has warmed by roughly +2.6°C.

When is the best time to visit Cherkessk?

May to September typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.