Balakovo weather in July
In July, Balakovo sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 39 mm of rain across 7.3 wet days and about 16 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 16 h 24 min at the start of July to 15 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Balakovo's 1st-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Balakovo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- 7.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 16 h 06 min
- 3:53 AM – 7:56 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Balakovo is city in Russia.
- Density
- 2,526/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1762
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical July day in Balakovo reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and about 2°C warmer than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 16 |
| 2 | 27 | 16 |
| 3 | 27 | 16 |
| 4 | 27 | 16 |
| 5 | 27 | 16 |
| 6 | 27 | 16 |
| 7 | 27 | 16 |
| 8 | 27 | 16 |
| 9 | 27 | 16 |
| 10 | 27 | 16 |
| 11 | 28 | 16 |
| 12 | 28 | 17 |
| 13 | 28 | 17 |
| 14 | 28 | 17 |
| 15 | 28 | 17 |
| 16 | 28 | 17 |
| 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 18 | 28 | 17 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 28 | 17 |
| 23 | 28 | 17 |
| 24 | 28 | 17 |
| 25 | 28 | 17 |
| 26 | 28 | 17 |
| 27 | 28 | 17 |
| 28 | 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 28 | 17 |
| 30 | 28 | 17 |
| 31 | 28 | 17 |
How July really feels in Balakovo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Balakovo weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6° / -12° | 40 | 8.9 | 9.9 | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -6° / -12° | 31 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 1° / -6° | 34 | 7.9 | 6.1 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 12° / 3° | 36 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 13.6 | 3.6 |
| May | 21° / 10° | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 15.4 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 25° / 14° | 44 | 8.4 | 0 | 16.4 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 17° | 39 | 7.3 | 0 | 16 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 26° / 15° | 30 | 5.8 | 0 | 14.4 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 20° / 9° | 44 | 6.7 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 11° / 3° | 37 | 8.1 | 0.9 | 10.4 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 2° / -4° | 33 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -5° / -10° | 37 | 8.7 | 9 | 7.6 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 67 | 33 |
| 29 | 67 | 33 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Balakovo gets around 39 mm of rain over 7.3 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 11 | 23 |
| 12 | 22 |
| 13 | 22 |
| 14 | 21 |
| 15 | 21 |
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| 20 | 21 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 20 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 41% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Comfortable (%) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 34 | 19 | 3 |
| 2 | 44 | 34 | 19 | 3 |
| 3 | 43 | 35 | 19 | 3 |
| 4 | 43 | 35 | 19 | 3 |
| 5 | 43 | 35 | 19 | 3 |
| 6 | 43 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 7 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 8 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 9 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 10 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 11 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 12 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 13 | 41 | 36 | 19 | 3 |
| 14 | 41 | 36 | 20 | 3 |
| 15 | 41 | 35 | 20 | 3 |
| 16 | 41 | 35 | 20 | 4 |
| 17 | 41 | 35 | 21 | 4 |
| 18 | 41 | 34 | 21 | 4 |
| 19 | 41 | 34 | 21 | 4 |
| 20 | 41 | 33 | 22 | 4 |
| 21 | 41 | 33 | 22 | 4 |
| 22 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 23 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 25 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 26 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 27 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 28 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 29 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 30 | 40 | 34 | 23 | 3 |
| 31 | 41 | 34 | 22 | 3 |
Wind in July
Winds average 11 km/h in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 16 h 24 min at the start of July to 15 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 3:39 AM to 4:14 AM, and sunset from 8:05 PM to 7:36 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 3:39 | 3:40 | 3:40 | 3:41 | 3:42 | 3:43 | 3:43 | 3:44 | 3:45 | 3:46 | 3:47 | 3:48 | 3:49 | 3:51 | 3:52 | 3:53 | 3:54 | 3:55 | 3:57 | 3:58 | 3:59 | 4:01 | 4:02 | 4:03 | 4:05 | 4:06 | 4:08 | 4:09 | 4:11 | 4:12 | 4:14 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.4 | 3:39 | 8:05 |
| 2 | 16.4 | 3:40 | 8:05 |
| 3 | 16.4 | 3:40 | 8:05 |
| 4 | 16.4 | 3:41 | 8:04 |
| 5 | 16.4 | 3:42 | 8:04 |
| 6 | 16.3 | 3:43 | 8:03 |
| 7 | 16.3 | 3:43 | 8:03 |
| 8 | 16.3 | 3:44 | 8:02 |
| 9 | 16.3 | 3:45 | 8:02 |
| 10 | 16.2 | 3:46 | 8:01 |
| 11 | 16.2 | 3:47 | 8:00 |
| 12 | 16.2 | 3:48 | 8:00 |
| 13 | 16.2 | 3:49 | 7:59 |
| 14 | 16.1 | 3:51 | 7:58 |
| 15 | 16.1 | 3:52 | 7:57 |
| 16 | 16.1 | 3:53 | 7:56 |
| 17 | 16.0 | 3:54 | 7:55 |
| 18 | 16.0 | 3:55 | 7:54 |
| 19 | 15.9 | 3:57 | 7:53 |
| 20 | 15.9 | 3:58 | 7:52 |
| 21 | 15.9 | 3:59 | 7:50 |
| 22 | 15.8 | 4:01 | 7:49 |
| 23 | 15.8 | 4:02 | 7:48 |
| 24 | 15.7 | 4:03 | 7:47 |
| 25 | 15.7 | 4:05 | 7:45 |
| 26 | 15.6 | 4:06 | 7:44 |
| 27 | 15.6 | 4:08 | 7:42 |
| 28 | 15.5 | 4:09 | 7:41 |
| 29 | 15.5 | 4:11 | 7:39 |
| 30 | 15.4 | 4:12 | 7:38 |
| 31 | 15.4 | 4:14 | 7:36 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.62 kWh/m² to a high of 6.18 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6.05 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Balakovo?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Balakovo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Balakovo in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Balakovo sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Balakovo in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Balakovo peaks around July 16 at about 7 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Balakovo?
Balakovo sits at 52.0°N, 47.8°E, 24 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Vol’sk, 28 km away.
Topography around Balakovo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Balakovo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Balakovo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 28 m around an average of 30 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 141 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 372 m.
The land around Balakovo is covered by artificial surfaces (48%) and trees (24%) within 3 km, cropland (39%), grassland (21%) and water (21%) within 16 km, and cropland (57%) and grassland (26%) 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 Balakovo (52.0264°, 47.7967°, elevation 24 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. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).