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Arkhangel’sk

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Updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Arkhangel’sk month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Arkhangel’sk are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -13°C), and July the wettest (about 87 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-7.2-12.6450.8
February-5.9-11.6292.6
March-1.3-8.4345.8
April4.4-4.5408.9
May12.42.14611.6
June17.67.87313.3
July21.612.48713.2
August19.010.98010.1
September13.67.0717.0
October5.71.1683.2
November-0.6-4.6560.9
December-4.7-9.6450.3

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1027

    According to Snorri Sturluson, Vikings led by Thorir Hund raided this area in 1027.

  2. Documented history · 1989

    In 1989, an unusually impressive silver treasure was found by local farm workers by the mouth of the Northern Dvina, right next to present-day Arkhangelsk.

  3. Documented history · 1992

    Alternatively, like the Russian scientists who published the find in 1992, one may see it as evidence of a stronger case of Russian colonization than previously thought.

  4. Vikings Raid

    According to Snorri Sturluson, Vikings led by Thorir Hund raided the Arkhangelsk area in 1027.

  5. Silver Treasure Discovery

    An impressive silver treasure was found by local farm workers by the mouth of the Northern Dvina next to Arkhangelsk in 1989.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Mikhail Lomonosov (1711–1765)

    Russian polymath

  • Piter Poel (1760–1837)

    Dutch diplomat and publisher

  • Johann Abraham Nüske (1796–1865)

    German-British guitarist and composer

  • Ilya Shumov (1819–1881)

    Russian chess master and officer in the Russian Navy

  • Wilhelm Greiffenhagen (1821–1890)

    Baltic German journalist and politician

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Arkhangel’sk yet.

Local business and employers

  • Smartavia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Arkhangel’sk. Russian airline.

  • 2nd Arkhangelsk United Aviation Division

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Arkhangel’sk. Russian aviation company.

  • Severalmaz

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Arkhangel’sk. Russian diamond mining company.

  • Solombala Shipyard

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Arkhangel’sk. Shipyard in Arkhangelsk, Russia, from 1693 to 1862.

  • Northern Shipping Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Arkhangel’sk. Russian shipping company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Pravda Severa

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Arkhangel’sk. Newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Arkhangel’sk, in brief

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02 · History

How Arkhangel’sk took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Arkhangel’sk

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Arkhangel’sk

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Arkhangel’sk

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Arkhangel’sk

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Arkhangel’sk

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08 · Questions

Questions about Arkhangel’sk

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arkhangel’sk

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01 · Q&A

Where is Arkhangel’sk located and what are its coordinates?

Arkhangel’sk is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 64.5461, 40.5518, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Arkhangel’sk?

Arkhangel’sk has a recorded population of approximately 349,742 and observes the Europe/Moscow time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Arkhangel’sk?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Arkhangel’sk include Russian, TT, XAL, CAU, ADY, KV, CE, TYV, CV, UDM, TUT, MNS, BUA, MYV, MDF, CHM, BA, INH, KBD, KRC, AV, SAH, NOG, with RUB used for local transactions.

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