Aksay weather in December
In December, Aksay sees average daytime highs of 1°C and overnight lows near -4°C, with 47 mm of precipitation across 8.9 wet days and about 8.3 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 3°C in the first days to 1°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 8 h 36 min at the start of December to 8 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Aksay's 11th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Aksay's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 1°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -4°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- 8.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 18 min
- 8:08 AM – 4:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Aksay is town in Aksaysky District, Rostov Oblast, Russia.
- Density
- 2,591/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1570
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 3°C in the first days to 1°C by the end.
A typical December day in Aksay reaches about 1°C in the afternoon and slips back to -4°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -6°C and 8°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 5°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Avg low (°C) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | -2 |
| 2 | 3 | -2 |
| 3 | 3 | -2 |
| 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 6 | 2 | -3 |
| 7 | 2 | -3 |
| 8 | 2 | -3 |
| 9 | 2 | -3 |
| 10 | 2 | -3 |
| 11 | 2 | -3 |
| 12 | 1 | -3 |
| 13 | 1 | -4 |
| 14 | 1 | -4 |
| 15 | 1 | -4 |
| 16 | 1 | -4 |
| 17 | 1 | -4 |
| 18 | 1 | -4 |
| 19 | 1 | -4 |
| 20 | 1 | -4 |
| 21 | 1 | -4 |
| 22 | 1 | -4 |
| 23 | 1 | -4 |
| 24 | 1 | -4 |
| 25 | 1 | -4 |
| 26 | 1 | -4 |
| 27 | 1 | -4 |
| 28 | 1 | -4 |
| 29 | 1 | -4 |
| 30 | 1 | -5 |
| 31 | 1 | -5 |
How December really feels in Aksay
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Aksay weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0° / -5° | 47 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 1° / -5° | 40 | 8.4 | 4.6 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 7° / -0° | 44 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 11.6 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 16° / 6° | 42 | 9 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 4.9 |
| May | 22° / 12° | 58 | 9.9 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 16° | 49 | 8.7 | 0 | 15.6 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 30° / 19° | 38 | 6.9 | 0 | 15.3 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 17° | 31 | 5.3 | 0 | 14 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 23° / 12° | 36 | 5.9 | 0 | 12.4 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 15° / 6° | 40 | 7.2 | 0.1 | 10.6 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 7° / 1° | 40 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 1° / -4° | 47 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 8.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 86%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 14 | 86 |
| 11 | 14 | 86 |
| 12 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 14 | 86 |
| 14 | 14 | 86 |
| 15 | 13 | 87 |
| 16 | 13 | 87 |
| 17 | 13 | 87 |
| 18 | 13 | 87 |
| 19 | 13 | 87 |
| 20 | 14 | 86 |
| 21 | 14 | 86 |
| 22 | 14 | 86 |
| 23 | 14 | 86 |
| 24 | 14 | 86 |
| 25 | 14 | 86 |
| 26 | 14 | 86 |
| 27 | 14 | 86 |
| 28 | 13 | 87 |
| 29 | 14 | 86 |
| 30 | 14 | 86 |
| 31 | 14 | 86 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Aksay gets around 47 mm of rain and snow over 8.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 29% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days, and about 4 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Snow chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 9 |
| 2 | 26 | 9 |
| 3 | 26 | 10 |
| 4 | 26 | 10 |
| 5 | 26 | 10 |
| 6 | 27 | 10 |
| 7 | 27 | 11 |
| 8 | 27 | 11 |
| 9 | 27 | 11 |
| 10 | 27 | 12 |
| 11 | 28 | 12 |
| 12 | 28 | 12 |
| 13 | 28 | 13 |
| 14 | 28 | 13 |
| 15 | 29 | 14 |
| 16 | 29 | 14 |
| 17 | 29 | 15 |
| 18 | 29 | 15 |
| 19 | 30 | 16 |
| 20 | 30 | 16 |
| 21 | 30 | 16 |
| 22 | 30 | 16 |
| 23 | 30 | 16 |
| 24 | 30 | 16 |
| 25 | 30 | 16 |
| 26 | 31 | 16 |
| 27 | 31 | 16 |
| 28 | 31 | 16 |
| 29 | 31 | 16 |
| 30 | 31 | 16 |
| 31 | 31 | 16 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 15 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 8 h 36 min at the start of December to 8 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:54 AM to 8:14 AM, and sunset from 4:27 PM to 4:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:59 | 8:00 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:05 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:14 | 8:14 | 8:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.6 | 7:54 | 4:27 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 7:55 | 4:27 |
| 3 | 8.5 | 7:56 | 4:26 |
| 4 | 8.5 | 7:57 | 4:26 |
| 5 | 8.5 | 7:58 | 4:26 |
| 6 | 8.4 | 7:59 | 4:25 |
| 7 | 8.4 | 8:00 | 4:25 |
| 8 | 8.4 | 8:01 | 4:25 |
| 9 | 8.4 | 8:02 | 4:25 |
| 10 | 8.4 | 8:03 | 4:25 |
| 11 | 8.3 | 8:04 | 4:25 |
| 12 | 8.3 | 8:05 | 4:25 |
| 13 | 8.3 | 8:06 | 4:25 |
| 14 | 8.3 | 8:06 | 4:25 |
| 15 | 8.3 | 8:07 | 4:25 |
| 16 | 8.3 | 8:08 | 4:25 |
| 17 | 8.3 | 8:09 | 4:26 |
| 18 | 8.3 | 8:09 | 4:26 |
| 19 | 8.3 | 8:10 | 4:26 |
| 20 | 8.3 | 8:10 | 4:27 |
| 21 | 8.3 | 8:11 | 4:27 |
| 22 | 8.3 | 8:11 | 4:28 |
| 23 | 8.3 | 8:12 | 4:28 |
| 24 | 8.3 | 8:12 | 4:29 |
| 25 | 8.3 | 8:13 | 4:29 |
| 26 | 8.3 | 8:13 | 4:30 |
| 27 | 8.3 | 8:13 | 4:30 |
| 28 | 8.3 | 8:14 | 4:31 |
| 29 | 8.3 | 8:14 | 4:32 |
| 30 | 8.3 | 8:14 | 4:33 |
| 31 | 8.3 | 8:14 | 4:33 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.85 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.85 kWh/m² to a high of 6.34 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 0.85 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.9 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Aksay?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Aksay.
What to pack for Aksay in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Aksay sees daytime highs around 1°C and nights near -4°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Aksay in December
The nearest coast averages about 5°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 58 km away) is warmest in July at about 25°C and coldest in February near 4°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 2 to Sep 11 — about 3.4 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Bracing |
| Feb | 4 | Bracing |
| Mar | 5 | Bracing |
| Apr | 10 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 19 | Cool |
| Oct | 14 | Bracing |
| Nov | 8 | Bracing |
| Dec | 5 | Bracing |
UV index in Aksay in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Aksay peaks around June 23 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Aksay in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Aksay is worst in March — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Aksay?
Aksay sits at 47.3°N, 39.9°E, 90 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Rostov-on-Don, 13 km away.
Topography around Aksay
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Aksay.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Aksay has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 126 m around an average of 56 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 133 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 264 m.
The land around Aksay is covered by trees (35%) and artificial surfaces (31%) within 3 km, wetland (28%), cropland (22%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and cropland (69%) within 80 km.
Russia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,547
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 521
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Aksay (47.2633°, 39.869°, elevation 90 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).