What will be the winter in Novosibirsk in 2019-2020

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1 Climatic features of the region
2 General forecast
3 Monthly forecast

Novosibirsk is one of the largest cities in Siberia. It is here in the winter that tourists come from different parts of Russia, as well as from other countries, to enjoy this harsh Siberian winter. Therefore, before planning a trip, many are interested in how the winter will be in Novosibirsk in 2019-2020. The article presents the weather forecast for three months of winter, and also considers the main climatic features of this region.

winter in Novosibirsk

Climatic features of the region

Referring to the geography textbook and atlas, it can be noted that Novosibirsk is a city located in the southeast of the West Siberian Plain. This region is located on the same latitude with the following cities: Kaliningrad, Moscow and Chelyabinsk. Thus, we can conclude that the climate of Novosibirsk has both similar and distinctive features with the presented cities.

Speaking of the winter period, the climatic conditions of Novosibirsk are characterized by the following main features:

significant snowfall. The height of the snow cover most often does not exceed 40 cm;
low air temperature. A record was recorded in 1915, when the temperature was -51 degrees.
strong winds. Gusty blowing winds are typical for this area, the average speed of which is 20 m / s;
short daylight hours. In winter, daylight hours in Novosibirsk last no more than seven hours.

Despite severe winters, the region has significantly less rainfall than in Moscow.

This fact is explained by the fact that the Atlantic masses come to this zone almost empty. Moreover, a greater amount of precipitation falls here in the spring-summer period, while in winter their amount decreases by half.

winter in Novosibirsk

General forecast

The forecast for the winter of 2019-2020 in Novosibirsk is of interest to both city residents and tourists who plan a trip for this period. In general, the first month will delight you with warm and mild weather, but from the second half of January you should prepare for a sharp cooling and even extreme frost. In the second half of February, the long-awaited warming is expected, however, winter weather will last until mid-March.

Monthly forecast

Each year, meteorologists compile a detailed weather forecast for each winter month so that tourists and residents can plan their trips in advance. Consider a detailed forecast for each month of winter.

December 2019

According to weather forecasts, residents of Novosibirsk will be able to enjoy the early snow starting in early December. In this case, the air temperature is set at a level of 0 to -5 degrees.

In the first two December, the temperature will not be too low, and on some days even a slight warming is possible. Thus, the weather at the beginning of December will be completely suitable for unhurried walks and is perfect for tourists to visit this city.

However, it is worth noting that despite the rather warm start of winter, strong gusty winds are expected from the very first days of the month, which will subsequently lead to cooling.

snow sculptures

The second half of the month promises to be colder. A significant decrease in air temperature is expected, while at night the frost can reach 28 degrees. The thermometer will be set at 10 degrees during the day.Such weather will be comfortable enough for walking in the fresh air.

January 2020

The weather for January 2020 in Novosibirsk excites tourists most of all, since this month is considered the most popular for visiting the city.

Weather forecasters say that the weather of the first days of the new year will not be very soft. During this period, cold and harsh weather conditions are expected, not conducive to long walks through the streets of the city. After January 7th, there will be a slight warming, therefore it is better to spend these days visiting the sights and beauty of the region. The expected air temperature is from 6 to 10 degrees below zero.

After January 20, a strong cooling is forecast, the thermometer at this time can show up to 47 degrees of frost.

Such weather conditions are extreme, both for tourists and for residents. When planning a trip for this period, it is recommended to stock up on warm clothes.

snowy road

February 2020

In February, temperature stability is promised, while the average figure will be set at 12-14 degrees below zero. Slight warming is also expected, which will be accompanied by heavy snowstorms and wet snowfalls. In this case, at night, the thermometer can drop to 30 degrees below zero. The same weather conditions persist for the first half of March, so residents of the city do not have to expect the arrival of early spring in 2020.

Thus, we can conclude that the winter in Novosibirsk will be severe and cold. The period most suitable for travel is December and early January. At the same time, residents of the city should expect a long winter, which will last until mid-March.

See video About the Snow Sculpture Festival, held every January in Novosibirsk: