Smolensk Oblast, Russia
Shanikha
Shanikha is a locality in Smolensk Oblast, Russia. The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:20
55.72° N, 34.10° EElevation 214 mUTC+3 · Moscow Standard Time
October: high / low8° / 3°
Rain this month63mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shanikha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:28 · 17:2910 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:14Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.4Next holiday4 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
85 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
32 mm of rain
Weather in Shanikha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 63%
Today22 Oct12°6°
Fri23 Oct12°5°
Sat24 Oct13°8°
Sun25 Oct12°5°
Mon26 Oct11°8°
Tue27 Oct10°7°
Wed28 Oct10°5°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct9°2°
Fri30 Oct9°0°
Sat31 Oct7°3°
When to go to Shanikha
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 8 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 57 | 63 | 65 | 64 | 50 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
| High | -4° | -4° | 1° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 1° | -3° |
| Low | -9° | -10° | -6° | 1° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 3° | -3° | -8° |
| Rain (mm) | 42 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 64 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 66 | 63 | 49 | 45 |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
What's on in Shanikha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Russia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shanikha
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shanikha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shanikha.
What is the hottest month in Shanikha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanikha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanikha?
July is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.