Long, cold winters and short, cool summers (up to +10°C).
(Western Siberia). More extreme. Colder winters and hotter, drier summers. Long, cold winters and short, cool summers (up to +10°C)
(Far East/Vladivostok). Influenced by the Pacific Ocean. Expect dry, cold winters and very rainy, humid summers with typhoons. 4. Subtropical Climate (Субтропический) A tiny sliver of land on the Black Sea coast (Sochi). Colder winters and hotter, drier summers
Because Russia is the largest country in the world, its climate isn't just "cold"—it’s a massive spectrum ranging from Arctic deserts to humid subtropics. If you are filling out a table for your 8th-grade geography assignment, 1. Arctic Climate (Арктический) Expect dry, cold winters and very rainy, humid
Winters rarely drop below freezing; summers are long, hot, and humid. Precipitation: High throughout the year.
(Eastern Siberia/Yakutia). Home to the "Pole of Cold." Winters can hit -60°C, while summers can actually be quite hot (+25°C). The temperature range here is the highest in the world.
This is the largest zone, but it is divided into four distinct sub-types because Russia is so wide:
