The number of sunny days in a year. The sunniest cities in the world

The climate is normal for seasonal travel. The weather in Moscow varies from month to month. it is very far from the equator. Cool average annual temperature environment during the day +9.3°C, and at night +2.3°C. The city is the capital of the state of Russia and it is very visited among tourists. Below is the climate and weather in Moscow in winter, spring, summer and autumn.

The best months to travel

High season in Moscow in June, August, May with excellent weather +19.0°C...+24.6°C. During this period, in the capital, this popular city has the least rainfall, about 4 days a month, from 32.2 to 53.6 mm of precipitation falls. The number of clear days is from 15 to 21 days. The climate for months and the temperature in Moscow are calculated based on recent years.

Air temperature in Moscow by months

The most warm weather in Moscow by months and in general in Russia it is up to 26.7°C in June, August, July. At the same time, the lowest ambient temperatures are observed in January, December, February down to -8.8°C. For lovers of night walks, the figures range from -11.8°C to 15.5°C.

Number of rainy days and precipitation

The rainiest periods are June, May, July when bad weather 6 days, up to 60.1 mm of precipitation falls. For those who do not like humidity, we recommend November, January, December during this period it rains on average only 0 days per month and the monthly rainfall is 17.8mm.

Comfort Rating

The rating of climate and weather in Moscow is calculated by months, taking into account average temperature air, rainfall and other indicators. For a year in Moscow, the rating ranges from 2.5 in December to 4.9 in August, out of five possible.

Climate Summary

Number of sunny days

The greatest number of sunny days is noted in May, July, August, when there are 21 clear days. During these months Nice weather in Moscow for walks and excursions. The sun is least in December, January, February when the minimum amount clear days: 0.

Russia is unique in that, due to its vast territory, it found itself in four climatic zones. It is clear that in different parts of it the climate is very different. In its cities, the number of sunny days varies greatly, and when looking for the sunniest city in Russia, it is not necessary to look only at the hottest of them, because the sun often shines in some of them even in frost. Roshydromet presented the sunniest cities in Russia.

1. Ulan-Ude (2797 hours of sunshine per year)

The rating was headed by Ulan-Ude - the capital of Buryatia. According to statistics, in this city the sun shines 2797 hours a year, which, by the way, is 116.5 days, that is, one third of the year. And that's a lot! Despite such a high indicator, the climate of the city is temperate sharply continental arid. The winter period lasts 5 months, but is distinguished by weak winds and a large number of sunny days.

2. Khabarovsk (2449 hours)

This Far Eastern city has repeatedly ranked first in the list of the sunniest cities in Russia, because for about 300 days a year the sun shines here without any atmospheric interference. That's why locals they joke that the most popular goods in Khabarovsk are sunglasses. It is not by chance that Khabarovsk got into the 5,000th bill, because it ranks second after Krasnodar in the ranking of the most favorable cities for entrepreneurship. It is not far from here to the now economically powerful China - you can take a river tram, swim across the Amur and in 1.5 hours you will be on Chinese territory.
The climate in Khabarovsk is moderate monsoonal, winters are quite cold, and summers are humid and warm. But this is not an obstacle for the sun, which shines here much more often than in most Russian cities. So, Khabarovsk residents are about 3 times more likely to squint from the sun than Muscovites or residents of St. Petersburg. And this happens because from November to March, a stable Siberian anticyclone dominates in these places, which sets clear, sunny, frosty weather.

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3. Astrakhan (2410 hours)

This southern outpost of Russia is often called the "Caspian capital" and sometimes compared to Italy's Venice. It is included in the list of 115 cities that are considered the most significant in the history of Russia. Astrakhan is located at the very beginning of the Volga Delta, it is scattered over 11 of its islands in the area Caspian lowland. This is one of the warmest cities in the country. Average annual temperature here is at +11 degrees.
The climate in Astrakhan is temperate continental, turning into a more arid semi-desert. Astrakhan is the largest arid city in Europe. Even in winter here, if a little snow falls, it melts instantly. The reason for the summer dryness and rather warm winters is the local wind rose, which mostly blows from the east. emergence strong winds means the onset of spring, they dry out the already dry soil very quickly, so the early spring winds raise a large amount of dust. At the same time, summer in Astrakhan is very hot and dry. By autumn, the climate softens somewhat, the air becomes warm, but remains just as dry.

4. Nakhodka (2368 hours)

This city is located on the very edge of Russia, in the Primorsky Territory, on the coast Pacific Ocean. This is the most Southern City in the east of the country, which is located south of both Vladivostok and Sochi. There is a temperate climate here, with average winter air temperatures of -8-10 degrees and summer +19-21 degrees, the water warms up almost the same way in summer (+18-20 degrees). Only in rare cases can be observed in winter very coldy however, it may rain. Summer usually starts with fogs. It is best to relax on local beaches in July-September. In August, typhoons that originated in the tropics (Caroline and Mariana Islands) often reach Nakhodka, then in 1-2 days a monthly rainfall is poured onto the city.

5. Yakutsk (2229 hours)

This city is the largest of those located on permafrost. Yakutia has a sharply continental, very harsh climate with record temperature fluctuations. The summer heat here is replaced by incredibly strong winter frosts. Here, even spit can turn into ice when flying. In Yakutsk, there is very little air humidity, however, fogs here are not uncommon. In summer you can observe white nights, but in winter the sun barely rises above the horizon. But, despite all this, in general, Yakutsk is a very sunny city. Nearby, in Oymyakon, there is a pole of cold. It is almost impossible for people who were born and lived in the south to adapt to life in Yakutsk, although in the summer it will not surprise anyone with a 40-degree heat.

6. Omsk (2223 hours)

In the 60s, Omsk was recognized as the greenest city in the USSR, and now it is classified as one of the sunniest cities in Russia, because there are over 223 sunny days a year, and in some years, according to weather forecasters, they are even recruited under 300. According to this indicator, it is not inferior to Sochi, Senegal, Monaco, Cyprus and western Andalusia. And daylight hours are on average longer here (17.2 hours) than in Crimea (15.5 hours). The city stands at the confluence of the Om River with the Irtysh. Omsk has a temperate climate with humid and warm summer and enough cold winter. There are no less sunny days in Omsk than in the famous Yalta.
Most of the cloudy days are on winter period, although in the same 2016 there were only 42 of them, and on the rest of the winter days the sun shone for Omsk residents. Interestingly, in honor of Omsk in different countries more than 50 streets are named in the world, so it is famous in its own way.

7. Troitsk (2218 hours)

In 2012, this Ural city was awarded the title of “the sunniest place in Russia”, because that year the sun shone on the townspeople for as many as 2218 hours. However, our ancestors also knew that the sun is always in abundance here, apparently, therefore, since 1750, they decided to organize large annual fairs here. This fair runs from May to October.
Local residents appreciate such an attractive feature of their hometown, so they installed an inscription welcoming guests of the sunny city at the entrance to it. By the way, it is also important for travelers that they can come here not only for the sun, but also for educational purposes, because this ancient merchant city has preserved dozens of cultural monuments, painted merchant houses, the Church of the Holy Trinity and other temples.

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8. Sochi (2177 hours)

Finally, the turn came to the warmest Russian city, located on the Black Sea coast in the Krasnodar Territory. The climate in the North Caucasus is known to be subtropical. The urban agglomeration of Sochi covers an area of ​​more than 3,500 sq. km, while it is very strongly elongated along the coast, occupying 145 km coastline. The city even borders on the Main Caucasian Range. Features of the location and terrain provide the city with unique climatic conditions. Proximity high mountains adds mountain elements to the subtropical climate. In summer, this city is very humid and hot - a real bath.
It is curious that since the city is very long, the climate in its different parts is not the same. For example, Adler is considered the coolest place here, Khost is the hottest, and most of all sun rays spills over the central region of Sochi.

9. Vladivostok (269 sunny days per year)

Vladivostok also boasts an abundance of sunny days. It traditionally has a long spring, sunny, but at the same time, humid summer and mild warm autumn. The climate of Vladivostok is temperate monsoon, it is unique in that it has features of a temperate and subtropical climate. Therefore, in different times years, he shows himself completely differently.
There is a clearly pronounced seasonal change of contrasting air masses. Vladivostok is not only the most important port of the country, but also a tourist city. At any time of the year, vacationers come here to enjoy the mild seaside climate. On average, 269 days a year are sunny in this city.

10. Krasnodar (220 sunny days per year)

Of course, the Russian rating of the sunniest cities would look doubtful if Krasnodar, one of the largest cities in the North Caucasus, was not present in it. The sun is visible here for most of its stay in the sky, winters are usually short and mild, and easterly winds often bring abnormal heat. The location of the city provided him with a long hot summer and a very moderate winter. Here, droughts occur more often than rains - usually short-term.
It is clear that with such a climate of sunny days in Krasnodar - more than enough, and the sunniest are June and August (an average of 29 days). Therefore, it’s cool to come to Krasnodar in the summer and make trips to interesting places Krasnodar Territory. AT winter time only about 10 days per month are sunny, and in just a year 220 fine clear days come here. It is known that Krasnodar region represented by numerous resorts, so sunglasses, hats and swimwear are the most sought-after goods here. How pleasant it is to approach the singing fountain in the summer heat, near which couples in love seek to find a pleasant coolness.

Russia is really amazing country. Due to its size, it is located in four climatic zones. This led to different climate throughout the territory. The number of cloudless days per year in each part of the country is different. This article describes the five sunniest cities in Russia.

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Khabarovsk

In general, the climate is temperate. Winter is cold and snowy. Summer is warm and humid. However, the number of sunny days per year in Khabarovsk is much higher than in other Russian cities. We take Moscow and St. Petersburg for comparison. At these points, about 100 days a year are excellent. In Khabarovsk, the number of fine days is up to 300 per year. This is due to the fact that the Siberian anticyclone dominates for 5 months of the year (from November to March). The weather is clear and sunny. The air is dry and frosty. Sun lovers should definitely visit the regional capital in order to enjoy the sun 300 days a year.

Vladivostok

The city, located in the southeast of the country, rightfully occupies the second place among the sunniest settlements RF. Climatic conditions combine the subtropical and northern belts. The climate varies greatly depending on the time of year. This is due to frequent monsoons. That is, the weather is formed under the influence of air masses. Vladivostok remains a tourist city. Both in summer and in winter, vacationers come to enjoy the climate of Primorsky Krai. And this is not surprising, because in Vladivostok there are 269 ​​days a year are light.

Omsk

The city, located at the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers, ranks third in terms of sunshine. In general, the climate here is moderate. This means that winters are cold and summers are warm and humid. However, in terms of the number of clear days, Omsk can compete with some well-known resort areas, such as Yalta. If we take the average figure, then there are about 223 cloudless days in a year. However, according to Omsk weather forecasters, there were years in which there were more 300 clear days. Of course, cloudy days mostly in winter. But, for example, in 2016 there were only 42 of them in winter. The rest of the time in Omsk the weather is fine.

Krasnodar

City in the south of Russia. The location itself speaks of its climate and sunshine. Summer in Krasnodar is hot and long. Winter is moderate. Precipitation in it is short-lived. Mostly drought. As for bright days, Krasnodar ranks fourth in the ranking. The largest number of such days falls in June and August. At this time, there are about 29 clear days in a month. Great time to visit this place and excursions. Of course, in winter the number of sunny days drops to 10 per month. In general, for the year in Krasnodar there are about 220 clear fine days.