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Sputnik

Sputnik is a village in Murmansk, Russia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,597 (2021). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,597
Local time00:19
69.51° N, 31.31° EElevation 87 mUTC+3 · Moscow Standard Time
The year in Sputnikweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15October
October: high / low3° / -1°
Rain this month84mm
Sea this month7°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sputnik at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-12°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

59 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

40 mm of rain

Warmest sea11°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Sputnik

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct8°7°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct10°6°0.6 mm
Thu29 Oct8°5°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct7°4°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct5°1°1.1 mm
Sun1 Nov5°1°1.4 mm
Mon2 Nov2°0°
Tue3 Nov1°0°
Wed4 Nov2°0°

When to go to Sputnik

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141416171632514016151414
High-6°-6°-3°2°7°12°16°15°10°3°-2°-4°
Low-12°-12°-8°-4°1°5°9°8°5°-1°-6°-9°
Rain (mm)594343404880948877845961
Wet days201519151712151414181717
Sea4°3°3°3°4°7°10°11°9°7°6°5°

What's on in Sputnik

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Sputnik

All monuments

More museums: Общественная историко-краеведческая экспозиция «Титовский рубеж»

Nature around Sputnik

Nature in Russia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Russia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sputnik

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sputnik

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Sputnik from above

Getting to Sputnik

Kirkenes Airport, HøybuktmoenKKN
60 km
Vadsø AirportVDS
84 km
Vardø Airport, SvartnesVAW
95 km
ПеченгаRailway station
5.7 km
ЛуостариRailway station
15 km
5 кмRailway station
11 km

Places near Sputnik

Places with a climate like Sputnik

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sputnik?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sputnik.
What is the hottest month in Sputnik?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Sputnik?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sputnik?
January is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sputnik?
The sea is warmest in August at about 11°C and coolest in March at about 3°C.