Climate for Station: Kargopol, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
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Climate Analysis & Overview
Kargopol, situated in Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast, is experiencing a subtle warming trend, with a notable increase in maximum temperatures over the past decade. Precipitation is becoming more evenly distributed, hinting at a shift in local weather patterns.
Climate Classification and Geography
Kargopol is classified under the Dfc category in the Köppen climate classification, indicative of a subarctic climate with cool summers and no dry season. Nestled near the Onega River and surrounded by dense forests, the region's climate is heavily influenced by its proximity to large bodies of water and expansive woodlands. These geographical features moderate temperature extremes, although the region still experiences significant seasonal variation.
Temperature Trends: A Warming Landscape
Over the past decade, Kargopol has witnessed a warming trend in its maximum temperatures, with a rise of 0.51°C (0.92°F). This recent trend surpasses the all-time trend, which shows a more modest increase of 0.22°C (0.40°F) in highs. Conversely, the minimum temperatures over the last ten years have experienced a slight decline of 0.04°C (0.07°F), contrasting with the all-time warming trend of 0.18°C (0.32°F). These figures suggest a complex interplay of warming highs and stabilising lows, potentially influenced by broader climatic shifts in the region.
Precipitation Patterns: Even Distribution
The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Kargopol has decreased from a baseline of 11.23 to a current value of 10.32. This marginal change indicates that precipitation is becoming more evenly distributed throughout the year. Such a shift could lead to more consistent water availability, impacting local agriculture and hydrology. This even distribution aligns with Russia's regional climate goals, which aim to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.
Record Extremes: A Region of Contrasts
Kargopol's climate is marked by significant temperature extremes. The record high stands at 35.1°C (95.2°F), while the record low plunges to -44.2°C (-47.6°F). These extremes underscore the region's subarctic classification, with summers that can reach sweltering temperatures and winters that are bitterly cold. Such variability poses challenges for local infrastructure and energy demands.
Contextualising Recent Changes
Recent weather events in the region have highlighted the importance of understanding these climatic trends. As Russia continues to address climate resilience, the data from Kargopol provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of its northern climates. The warming trend in maximum temperatures and the more evenly distributed precipitation are critical factors in shaping future climate adaptation strategies for the region.
Station Statistics
10-Year Trend
High: +0.52 °C/decade
Low: -0.03 °C/decade
Rain: -0.40 mm/decade
25-Year Trend
High: +0.17 °C/decade
Low: +0.47 °C/decade
Rain: +0.07 mm/decade
50-Year Trend
High: +0.44 °C/decade
Low: +0.57 °C/decade
Rain: +0.05 mm/decade
All-Time Trend
High: +0.22 °C/decade
Low: +0.18 °C/decade
Rain: +0.04 mm/decade
Percentage Above-Average Days
Last 12 Months: 51.9%
This Year: 82.4%
Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️
Last 12 Months: 9.4
Historical Average: 11.5
Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️
High: 98th percentile
Low: 99th percentile
Rain: 76th percentile
Change in Variance ℹ️
High: -6.4%
Low: -19.8%
Intraday: +7.1%
Data Coverage
93.0%
First Year of Data
1883
Station Location
Historical Weather Records
| Max High | Avg High | Min High | Max Avg | Avg Avg | Min Avg | Max Low | Avg Low | Min Low | Max Precipitation | Avg Precipitation | Max Snow | Avg Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 35.1 °C | — | -40.3 °C | 28.2 °C | — | -42.1 °C | 23.3 °C | — | -44.2 °C | 69.1 mm | — | — | — |
| January | 5.0 °C | -8.6 °C | -40.3 °C | 3.5 °C | -12.1 °C | -42.1 °C | 1.6 °C | -15.9 °C | -44.2 °C | 17.0 mm | 1.0 mm | — | — |
| February | 6.0 °C | -7.4 °C | -31.2 °C | 2.7 °C | -11.2 °C | -37.6 °C | 1.9 °C | -15.3 °C | -43.9 °C | 19.9 mm | 0.9 mm | — | — |
| March | 12.9 °C | -1.3 °C | -18.7 °C | 6.4 °C | -6.2 °C | -26.6 °C | 4.4 °C | -10.9 °C | -36.8 °C | 21.7 mm | 0.9 mm | — | — |
| April | 25.8 °C | 6.4 °C | -10.1 °C | 17.4 °C | 1.4 °C | -18.1 °C | 11.4 °C | -3.2 °C | -26.9 °C | 25.2 mm | 1.0 mm | — | — |
| May | 31.7 °C | 14.2 °C | -2.9 °C | 26.1 °C | 8.7 °C | -6.9 °C | 19.7 °C | 3.2 °C | -13.0 °C | 36.7 mm | 1.6 mm | — | — |
| June | 35.1 °C | 19.7 °C | 0.7 °C | 27.4 °C | 14.4 °C | -1.5 °C | 21.3 °C | 8.6 °C | -3.2 °C | 46.5 mm | 2.2 mm | — | — |
| July | 34.0 °C | 22.3 °C | 7.4 °C | 28.2 °C | 17.0 °C | 5.6 °C | 23.3 °C | 11.4 °C | 1.1 °C | 56.0 mm | 2.3 mm | — | — |
| August | 32.8 °C | 19.6 °C | 7.6 °C | 27.0 °C | 14.4 °C | 4.3 °C | 21.8 °C | 9.6 °C | -1.6 °C | 69.1 mm | 2.4 mm | — | — |
| September | 27.1 °C | 13.0 °C | 0.8 °C | 21.0 °C | 8.6 °C | -2.3 °C | 17.7 °C | 5.2 °C | -7.4 °C | 47.9 mm | 2.1 mm | — | — |
| October | 20.8 °C | 5.0 °C | -12.6 °C | 14.6 °C | 2.1 °C | -17.4 °C | 12.6 °C | -0.4 °C | -23.1 °C | 44.3 mm | 1.7 mm | — | — |
| November | 9.9 °C | -1.4 °C | -25.0 °C | 8.2 °C | -4.0 °C | -30.6 °C | 6.9 °C | -6.6 °C | -35.4 °C | 26.9 mm | 1.4 mm | — | — |
| December | 7.6 °C | -6.0 °C | -37.9 °C | 6.0 °C | -9.1 °C | -41.2 °C | 4.5 °C | -12.4 °C | -43.8 °C | 16.6 mm | 1.2 mm | — | — |
Data Visualisations
Remove WatermarksCurrent Year Climate Trends vs Historical
Max Temperature this Year | 1 of 6
Climate 12-Month Moving Averages
Max Temperature 12-Month MA | 1 of 6
Daily Data Points and Averages Throughout the Year
Average Max Temperature Throughout Year | 1 of 5
