Baykal’sk weather in May
In May, Baykal’sk sees average daytime highs of 10°C and overnight lows near 2°C, with 60 mm of precipitation across 10.8 wet days and about 15.3 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 12°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 30 min at the start of May to 16 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Baykal’sk's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Baykal’sk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 10°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 2°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- 10.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 24 min
- 5:19 AM – 8:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Baykal’sk is town in Slyudyansky District, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
- Density
- 19/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1961
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 12°C by the end.
A typical May day in Baykal’sk reaches about 10°C in the afternoon and slips back to 2°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 6°C warmer than April and about 6°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | -1 |
| 2 | 6 | -1 |
| 3 | 7 | -1 |
| 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 | 9 | 1 |
| 13 | 9 | 1 |
| 14 | 9 | 2 |
| 15 | 9 | 2 |
| 16 | 10 | 2 |
| 17 | 10 | 2 |
| 18 | 10 | 3 |
| 19 | 10 | 3 |
| 20 | 10 | 3 |
| 21 | 11 | 3 |
| 22 | 11 | 3 |
| 23 | 11 | 4 |
| 24 | 11 | 4 |
| 25 | 12 | 4 |
| 26 | 12 | 4 |
| 27 | 12 | 5 |
| 28 | 12 | 5 |
| 29 | 12 | 5 |
| 30 | 13 | 5 |
| 31 | 13 | 5 |
How May really feels in Baykal’sk
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 20 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Baykal’sk weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -13° / -18° | 11 | 4.1 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -10° / -16° | 10 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -4° / -10° | 22 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 4° / -3° | 35 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 13.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 10° / 2° | 60 | 10.8 | 4.5 | 15.3 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 16° / 9° | 96 | 13.1 | 0.4 | 16.3 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 18° / 13° | 151 | 15.5 | 0 | 15.9 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 18° / 13° | 162 | 15.7 | 0.1 | 14.4 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 13° / 8° | 113 | 14.3 | 3.5 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 6° / 0° | 55 | 10.9 | 8.4 | 10.4 | 0.7 |
| Nov | -2° / -7° | 44 | 12.2 | 14.2 | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -8° / -13° | 27 | 8.9 | 12 | 7.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Baykal’sk gets around 60 mm of rain and snow over 10.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 35% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days, and about 5 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Snow chance (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 22 |
| 2 | 32 | 22 |
| 3 | 32 | 21 |
| 4 | 32 | 20 |
| 5 | 32 | 20 |
| 6 | 32 | 19 |
| 7 | 32 | 18 |
| 8 | 32 | 18 |
| 9 | 31 | 17 |
| 10 | 31 | 16 |
| 11 | 32 | 15 |
| 12 | 32 | 15 |
| 13 | 32 | 14 |
| 14 | 32 | 14 |
| 15 | 33 | 14 |
| 16 | 33 | 14 |
| 17 | 34 | 13 |
| 18 | 34 | 13 |
| 19 | 35 | 13 |
| 20 | 36 | 13 |
| 21 | 36 | 12 |
| 22 | 37 | 12 |
| 23 | 38 | 11 |
| 24 | 39 | 11 |
| 25 | 39 | 10 |
| 26 | 40 | 10 |
| 27 | 40 | 9 |
| 28 | 41 | 8 |
| 29 | 41 | 7 |
| 30 | 41 | 7 |
| 31 | 41 | 6 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May 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 May
Winds average 12 km/h in May, the windiest month of the year.
Across May, 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 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 14 h 30 min at the start of May to 16 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 90 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:45 AM to 5:01 AM, and sunset from 8:17 PM to 9:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.1 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:45 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:39 | 5:37 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:20 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:28 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:33 | 8:34 | 8:36 | 8:38 | 8:39 | 8:41 | 8:42 | 8:44 | 8:45 | 8:47 | 8:48 | 8:49 | 8:51 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:59 | 9:00 | 9:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.5 | 5:45 | 8:17 |
| 2 | 14.6 | 5:43 | 8:18 |
| 3 | 14.7 | 5:41 | 8:20 |
| 4 | 14.7 | 5:39 | 8:22 |
| 5 | 14.8 | 5:37 | 8:23 |
| 6 | 14.8 | 5:35 | 8:25 |
| 7 | 14.9 | 5:34 | 8:26 |
| 8 | 14.9 | 5:32 | 8:28 |
| 9 | 15.0 | 5:30 | 8:30 |
| 10 | 15.0 | 5:28 | 8:31 |
| 11 | 15.1 | 5:27 | 8:33 |
| 12 | 15.2 | 5:25 | 8:34 |
| 13 | 15.2 | 5:23 | 8:36 |
| 14 | 15.3 | 5:22 | 8:38 |
| 15 | 15.3 | 5:20 | 8:39 |
| 16 | 15.4 | 5:19 | 8:41 |
| 17 | 15.4 | 5:17 | 8:42 |
| 18 | 15.5 | 5:16 | 8:44 |
| 19 | 15.5 | 5:14 | 8:45 |
| 20 | 15.6 | 5:13 | 8:47 |
| 21 | 15.6 | 5:12 | 8:48 |
| 22 | 15.6 | 5:10 | 8:49 |
| 23 | 15.7 | 5:09 | 8:51 |
| 24 | 15.7 | 5:08 | 8:52 |
| 25 | 15.8 | 5:07 | 8:53 |
| 26 | 15.8 | 5:06 | 8:55 |
| 27 | 15.9 | 5:05 | 8:56 |
| 28 | 15.9 | 5:04 | 8:57 |
| 29 | 15.9 | 5:03 | 8:59 |
| 30 | 16.0 | 5:02 | 9:00 |
| 31 | 16.0 | 5:01 | 9:01 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.2 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.87 kWh/m² to a high of 6.2 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 6.2 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Baykal’sk
None of Baykal’sk's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Baykal’sk's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Baykal’sk?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Baykal’sk.
What to pack for Baykal’sk in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Baykal’sk sees daytime highs around 10°C and nights near 2°C. Pack a warm layer and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Baykal’sk in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Baykal’sk peaks around July 12 at about 7 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 19 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 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 5 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Baykal’sk in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Baykal’sk is worst in June — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (November, 5 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) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 6 | Good |
| Oct | 5 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Baykal’sk?
Baykal’sk sits at 51.5°N, 104.1°E, 495 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Slyudyanka, 34 km away.
Topography around Baykal’sk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Baykal’sk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Baykal’sk has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 541 m around an average of 537 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,663 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,962 m.
The land around Baykal’sk is covered by trees (67%) and water (23%) within 3 km, trees (51%) and water (44%) within 16 km, and trees (68%) 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 Baykal’sk (51.515°, 104.1402°, elevation 495 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. 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).