Kohtla-Järve weather — today and 5-day forecast
22.5°C
air temp
Wind
1.3 m/s
Northeast
Humidity
74.0%
Pressure
1014.6 hPa
5-day forecast
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Location & geography
Kohtla-Järve is an industrial town in Ida-Virumaa, at the heart of the oil shale region. The town lies inland, where a continental climate brings cold winters and warm summers.
- Coordinates: 59,398° N, 27,273° E
- Elevation: 55 m
- County: Ida-Viru County
Monthly averages
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | -2.4 | -6.1 | 41.2 |
| Feb | -4.8 | -2.7 | -7.0 | 39.9 |
| Mar | -1.7 | 1.2 | -4.4 | 34.3 |
| Apr | 4.3 | 8.0 | 0.7 | 37.0 |
| May | 10.2 | 13.9 | 6.1 | 55.3 |
| Jun | 15.0 | 18.4 | 11.1 | 84.3 |
| Jul | 18.1 | 21.3 | 14.5 | 71.5 |
| Aug | 17.0 | 20.1 | 13.8 | 76.0 |
| Sep | 12.3 | 15.0 | 9.8 | 55.9 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 8.4 | 4.5 | 61.6 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 53.5 |
| Dec | -2.2 | -0.6 | -3.9 | 46.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How warm are the summers?
The warmest month is July, when the average daily air temperature is 18.1°C.
How cold are the winters?
The coldest month is February, averaging -4.8°C. A lasting snow cover is normal in winter.
How much precipitation falls per year?
On average 657 mm falls per year. The wettest month is June (84.3 mm), the driest March (34.3 mm).
How large is the annual temperature swing?
The difference between the warmest (July) and coldest (February) months' averages is about 23°C.