Russia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, and Kazan
This month in numbers
Russia experienced its 13th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 13.48°C, an anomaly of +1.8°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The period of April–June 2026 was the 6th warmest on record for Russia, with an average temperature of 6.11°C, marking a significant anomaly of +2.5°C.
What changed
The past three months (April–June 2026) have seen Russia's average temperature at 6.11°C, an anomaly of +2.5°C above the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking as the 6th warmest such period on record. This warming trend is consistent with Russia's long-term trajectory, which shows an increase of +2.18°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Russia also ranked as the 4th warmest globally for the 12-month rolling anomaly, at +3.07°C, highlighting a striking concentration of warming in northern latitudes.
What’s driving change?
The significant warming observed in Russia is largely driven by , where high northern latitudes are warming at a rate three to four times faster than the global average. This effect is exacerbated by , as retreating snow and ice expose darker surfaces that absorb more solar radiation. Additionally, Russia has experienced an unusual concentration of wildfires, with six active wildfire events recorded between late June and early July, representing 100% of the annual total for the past 12 months. These fires, particularly in the Krasnoyarsk region, have been intensified by high temperatures and extensive tree damage from Siberian silkmoth infestations, which leave behind large amounts of flammable deadwood. More information on active extreme weather events can be found at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
The Climate Impact Company's summer 2026 forecast suggests that a major drought will unfold in Europe, extending into Southwest Russia, with anomalous heat intensifying the dry conditions throughout the summer.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Russia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Russia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Russia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Dfc · ContinentalRussia has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±19.7°C) and a wet/dry cycle (4× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Mar (+6 mm, +35%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Russia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Russia changing?
Russia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Russia come from?
Climate data for Russia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Russia climate data cover?
The Russia climate profile covers Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Russia
How often is the Russia climate update refreshed?
The Russia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.