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Polyarnyy Weather in April

Polyarnyy in April

The short of it: Polyarnyy in April averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 29 mm · daylight 15 h 48 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Polyarnyy an average April high of 2°, a low of -3° and some 29 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 2°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 15 h 48 min in mid-April, 269 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Polyarnyy runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Gadzhiyevo, 7 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Polyarnyy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus May
5° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–May
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 48 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GadzhiyevoMurmansk7 km NW2°-3°27 mm
SnezhnogorskMurmansk7 km W2°-3°29 mm
SeveromorskMurmansk15 km S2°-3°29 mm
SafonovoMurmansk17 km SSW2°-3°26 mm
RoslyakovoMurmansk20 km SSW3°-3°26 mm
VidyayevoMurmansk28 km WNW3°-3°26 mm
MurmanskMurmansk29 km SSW3°-3°31 mm
Abram MysMurmansk30 km SW3°-3°22 mm

The Almanac · Polyarnyy Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 2°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Polyarnyy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-11°38 mm23 km/h1 h 31 min✦✦
February-6°-12°25 mm23 km/h7 h 17 min✦✦
March-2°-8°33 mm22 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦
April2°-3°29 mm20 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
May7°1°39 mm18 km/h21 h 19 min✦✦✦
June11°4°49 mm17 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July16°8°65 mm16 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August16°9°60 mm15 km/h17 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September12°6°54 mm18 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
October6°2°59 mm21 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
November1°-4°39 mm21 km/h3 h 56 min✦✦✦
December-1°-7°41 mm23 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Polyarnyy in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Polyarnyy in April?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 2°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Polyarnyy?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Polyarnyy in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 15 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Polyarnyy in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Polyarnyy in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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