Omsk
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Omsk month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Omsk are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -19°C), and July the wettest (about 70 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.1 | -19.5 | 19 | 3.4 |
| February | -9.4 | -16.9 | 18 | 5.0 |
| March | -1.5 | -10.2 | 21 | 7.6 |
| April | 10.8 | -1.0 | 30 | 10.3 |
| May | 18.6 | 6.0 | 38 | 11.8 |
| June | 22.8 | 12.3 | 63 | 12.9 |
| July | 24.7 | 15.0 | 70 | 13.1 |
| August | 22.7 | 12.6 | 62 | 11.6 |
| September | 15.9 | 6.6 | 36 | 8.5 |
| October | 7.0 | -0.6 | 38 | 5.3 |
| November | -3.6 | -9.5 | 33 | 3.0 |
| December | -9.7 | -16.8 | 26 | 2.4 |
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01 · OverviewOmsk, in brief
Omsk is a major city in Russia, functioning as the administrative center of Omsk Oblast in southwestern Siberia. Situated in southwestern Siberia, it accommodates a population of over one million residents.
How does Omsk rank within the country and its region? It stands as the twelfth-largest city in Russia and ranks as the third-largest city in Siberia, sitting just behind Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk. As an essential transport node, the urban center features a train station along the Trans-Siberian Railway and operates as a staging post for the Irtysh River.
What historical turning points defined its imperial era and the civil war period? Originally, the creation of the Omsk fortress was driven by the urgent need to strengthen the trade route to China under the direction of Siberian governor Prince M.P. Gagarin, with Lieutenant Colonel Ivan Bukholts commanding the initial construction of fortresses along the Irtysh. During the imperial era, Omsk subsequently served as the seat of the governor general of Western Siberia and later of the Steppes. A major historical turning point occurred during the Russian Civil War when, for a brief period from 1918 to 1920, the city served as the capital of the anti-Bolshevik Russian State and held the imperial gold reserves.
Who provides spiritual administration in the locality today? Omsk serves as the episcopal see of the bishop of Omsk and Tara, as well as the administrative seat of the Imam of Siberia, with Sergey Shelest currently serving as mayor.
What linguistic diversity exists among the population? The inhabitants use a wide array of languages, including ru, tt, xal, cau, ady, kv, ce, tyv, cv, udm, tut, mns, bua, myv, mdf, chm, ba, inh, kbd, krc, av, sah, and nog.
Frequently Asked Questions about Omsk
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01 · Q&AWhere is Omsk located and what are its coordinates?
Omsk is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 54.9924, 73.3686, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Omsk?
Omsk has a recorded population of approximately 1,172,070 and observes the Asia/Omsk time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Omsk?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Omsk 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.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Omsk?
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