February weather forecast
Russia

As winter persists in Russia, February remains a month of frigid temperatures, but it generally presents a slight increase in warmth compared to the peak cold experienced in January. Despite this modest shift, winters are still formidable across the vast country, and conditions vary considerably from region to region.

Siberia, the northern parts of Russia, and areas within the Arctic Circle continue to endure the brunt of the winter cold. The infamous town of Oymyakon, widely known for its extreme cold, still frequently experiences temperatures plunging to -45°C (-49°F). Other Siberian regions also witness similar freezing temperatures, indicating the relentlessness of the winter season.

Central Russia, where notable cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg are located, observe a marginal increase in temperatures compared to January. Average temperatures in Moscow typically range from -9°C (15.8°F) to -3°C (26.6°F), while in Saint Petersburg, they tend to vary between -7°C (19.4°F) and -2°C (28.4°F). The snowfall continues to blanket these cities, creating a picturesque winter landscape, albeit a chilly one.

In contrast, Sochi and the areas along the Black Sea coast maintain their milder winter climate. February temperatures in these regions are relatively warmer, ranging from 4°C (39.2°F) to 10°C (50°F). However, sporadic snowfall is not uncommon.

In terms of sunlight, February brings marginally longer days as Russia gradually moves away from the Winter Solstice. Yet, in places like Murmansk in the far north, the Polar Night phenomenon continues into the initial days of February, after which the city slowly starts witnessing the return of the sun.

Precipitation in February predominantly falls as snow across most parts of Russia. Nevertheless, the snowfall slightly decreases compared to January, particularly in the northwestern regions and Siberia. As February transitions into March, the grip of winter starts loosening, paving the way for the advent of spring. However, the legacy of the intense cold of February remains entrenched in the thick layers of snow that cover the country.

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• Moscow - February »
  On the first day of February in Moscow sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 17:01. In Moscow, in February, during 0.7 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Saint Petersburg - February »
  The months with the most snowfall days in Saint Petersburg are January, February and December, with an average of 17 snowfall days. In Saint Petersburg during February, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
• Novosibirsk - February »
  With February's arrival, Novosibirsk's weather records an average high-temperature of a subzero cold -9.7°C (14.5°F), marking little difference from January's -12.1°C (10.2°F). On the first day of February in Novosibirsk, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 17:03.
• Yekaterinburg - February »
  The months with the least rainfall in Yekaterinburg are February and March Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 20mm (0.79") of rain. February and March are months with the least rain in Yekaterinburg when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of rain.
• Kazan - February »
  In Kazan during February, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Kazan experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -6.7°C (19.9°F) in February, closely aligned with January's -7.2°C (19°F).
• Nizhny Novgorod - February »
  In Nizhny Novgorod in February, during 16.9 snowfall days, 137mm (5.39") of snow is typically accumulated. In Nizhny Novgorod in February, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 137mm (5.39") of snow.
• Samara - February »
  February and November are months with the least rain in Samara when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of rain. In Samara in February, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 141mm (5.55") of snow.
• Omsk - February »
  In Omsk, in February, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In February, in Omsk the rain falls for 1.3 days.
• Rostov-on-Don - February »
  In Rostov-on-Don in February, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. Upon the beginning of February, Rostov-on-Don's high-temperatures register at a cold 0.7°C (33.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month.
• Ufa - February »
  The UV index of 1 in February translates into these instructions: Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature in Ufa, Russia, during February adjusts from January's extreme cold -11°C (12.2°F) to a subzero cold -8°C (17.6°F).
• Krasnoyarsk - February »
  In Krasnoyarsk, Russia, in February, during 17.4 snowfall days, 106mm (4.17") of snow is typically accumulated. As Krasnoyarsk, Russia, welcomes February, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from an extreme cold -14.4°C (6.1°F) in January to an extremely cold -11.1°C (12°F).