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Weather & Climate in Barnaul, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barnaul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 36.2°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 124.3 sq mi (322.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3620°N, 83.7279°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Barnaul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 15, 1996 | 15 km NE of Kalmanka, Russia | M4.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 29 km WSW of Suzun, Russia | M4.3 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Aug 23, 2004 | 3 km WSW of Tselinnoye, Russia | M4.3 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 28 km SW of Suzun, Russia | M4.1 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 13 km WNW of Shelabolikha, Russia | M4.1 | 86 km | 53 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 20 km WSW of Sorokino, Russia | M4.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1996 | 36 km S of Yarkovo, Russia | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.5 in |
Barnaul has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 4°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.6").