Novyy Urengoy weather in May
In May, Novyy Urengoy sees average daytime highs of 2°C and overnight lows near -4°C, with 41 mm of precipitation across 9 wet days and about 18.6 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about -2°C in the first days to 7°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 16 h 48 min at the start of May to 20 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Novyy Urengoy's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Novyy Urengoy's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 2°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- -4°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- 9 wet days
- Daylight
- 18 h 36 min
- 2:30 AM – 9:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.2
- out of 10
Novyy Urengoy is town in Russia.
- Density
- 849/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1975
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about -2°C in the first days to 7°C by the end.
A typical May day in Novyy Urengoy reaches about 2°C in the afternoon and slips back to -4°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -5°C and 10°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 7°C warmer than April and about 12°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg low (°C) | -9 | -9 | -9 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -2 | -9 |
| 2 | -2 | -9 |
| 3 | -2 | -9 |
| 4 | -1 | -8 |
| 5 | -1 | -8 |
| 6 | -1 | -8 |
| 7 | -1 | -7 |
| 8 | 0 | -7 |
| 9 | 0 | -7 |
| 10 | 0 | -6 |
| 11 | 0 | -6 |
| 12 | 1 | -6 |
| 13 | 1 | -5 |
| 14 | 1 | -5 |
| 15 | 2 | -5 |
| 16 | 2 | -4 |
| 17 | 2 | -4 |
| 18 | 3 | -4 |
| 19 | 3 | -3 |
| 20 | 3 | -3 |
| 21 | 4 | -3 |
| 22 | 4 | -2 |
| 23 | 5 | -2 |
| 24 | 5 | -2 |
| 25 | 5 | -1 |
| 26 | 6 | -1 |
| 27 | 6 | -1 |
| 28 | 7 | 0 |
| 29 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 | 8 | 1 |
| 31 | 8 | 1 |
How May really feels in Novyy Urengoy
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Novyy Urengoy weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -21° / -28° | 15 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -19° / -26° | 13 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -11° / -20° | 20 | 6.6 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | -5° / -13° | 31 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 2° / -4° | 41 | 9 | 5.4 | 18.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 14° / 6° | 64 | 11.8 | 1.4 | 21.8 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 19° / 11° | 59 | 9.7 | 0 | 20.3 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 15° / 8° | 70 | 12.5 | 0.1 | 16.5 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 8° / 2° | 46 | 10 | 1.5 | 12.8 | 1.4 |
| Oct | -2° / -7° | 48 | 11.8 | 10.7 | 9 | 0.0 |
| Nov | -13° / -20° | 27 | 8.5 | 10.1 | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -19° / -26° | 20 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 82%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 16 | 84 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 17 | 83 |
| 13 | 17 | 83 |
| 14 | 18 | 82 |
| 15 | 18 | 82 |
| 16 | 18 | 82 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 20 | 80 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 21 | 79 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
| 31 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Novyy Urengoy gets around 41 mm of rain and snow over 9 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 29% and peaks near 40% 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 (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Snow chance (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 22 |
| 2 | 25 | 21 |
| 3 | 25 | 21 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 |
| 6 | 24 | 19 |
| 7 | 25 | 19 |
| 8 | 25 | 19 |
| 9 | 25 | 18 |
| 10 | 25 | 18 |
| 11 | 25 | 18 |
| 12 | 26 | 18 |
| 13 | 26 | 18 |
| 14 | 26 | 18 |
| 15 | 27 | 18 |
| 16 | 27 | 17 |
| 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 18 | 28 | 17 |
| 19 | 29 | 17 |
| 20 | 30 | 17 |
| 21 | 31 | 17 |
| 22 | 32 | 17 |
| 23 | 33 | 16 |
| 24 | 33 | 16 |
| 25 | 34 | 16 |
| 26 | 35 | 16 |
| 27 | 36 | 15 |
| 28 | 37 | 15 |
| 29 | 38 | 15 |
| 30 | 39 | 14 |
| 31 | 40 | 13 |
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 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 22 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 23 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | breezy |
| 2 | 23 | breezy |
| 3 | 23 | breezy |
| 4 | 23 | breezy |
| 5 | 23 | breezy |
| 6 | 23 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
| 8 | 22 | breezy |
| 9 | 22 | breezy |
| 10 | 22 | breezy |
| 11 | 22 | breezy |
| 12 | 22 | breezy |
| 13 | 22 | breezy |
| 14 | 22 | breezy |
| 15 | 22 | breezy |
| 16 | 22 | breezy |
| 17 | 22 | breezy |
| 18 | 21 | breezy |
| 19 | 21 | breezy |
| 20 | 21 | breezy |
| 21 | 21 | breezy |
| 22 | 21 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
| 29 | 20 | breezy |
| 30 | 20 | breezy |
| 31 | 20 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 16 h 48 min at the start of May to 20 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 222 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 3:28 AM to 1:36 AM, and sunset from 8:13 PM to 10:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 16.8 | 16.9 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 17.3 | 17.4 | 17.5 | 17.6 | 17.8 | 17.9 | 18.0 | 18.1 | 18.3 | 18.4 | 18.5 | 18.6 | 18.8 | 18.9 | 19.0 | 19.1 | 19.3 | 19.4 | 19.5 | 19.7 | 19.8 | 19.9 | 20.0 | 20.1 | 20.3 | 20.4 | 20.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 3:28 | 3:24 | 3:20 | 3:16 | 3:12 | 3:09 | 3:05 | 3:01 | 2:57 | 2:53 | 2:49 | 2:46 | 2:42 | 2:38 | 2:34 | 2:30 | 2:27 | 2:23 | 2:19 | 2:15 | 2:12 | 2:08 | 2:04 | 2:01 | 1:57 | 1:53 | 1:50 | 1:46 | 1:43 | 1:39 | 1:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:13 | 8:17 | 8:21 | 8:24 | 8:28 | 8:32 | 8:35 | 8:39 | 8:43 | 8:46 | 8:50 | 8:54 | 8:58 | 9:02 | 9:05 | 9:09 | 9:13 | 9:17 | 9:20 | 9:24 | 9:28 | 9:32 | 9:36 | 9:40 | 9:43 | 9:47 | 9:51 | 9:55 | 9:59 | 10:02 | 10:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.8 | 3:28 | 8:13 |
| 2 | 16.9 | 3:24 | 8:17 |
| 3 | 17.0 | 3:20 | 8:21 |
| 4 | 17.1 | 3:16 | 8:24 |
| 5 | 17.3 | 3:12 | 8:28 |
| 6 | 17.4 | 3:09 | 8:32 |
| 7 | 17.5 | 3:05 | 8:35 |
| 8 | 17.6 | 3:01 | 8:39 |
| 9 | 17.8 | 2:57 | 8:43 |
| 10 | 17.9 | 2:53 | 8:46 |
| 11 | 18.0 | 2:49 | 8:50 |
| 12 | 18.1 | 2:46 | 8:54 |
| 13 | 18.3 | 2:42 | 8:58 |
| 14 | 18.4 | 2:38 | 9:02 |
| 15 | 18.5 | 2:34 | 9:05 |
| 16 | 18.6 | 2:30 | 9:09 |
| 17 | 18.8 | 2:27 | 9:13 |
| 18 | 18.9 | 2:23 | 9:17 |
| 19 | 19.0 | 2:19 | 9:20 |
| 20 | 19.1 | 2:15 | 9:24 |
| 21 | 19.3 | 2:12 | 9:28 |
| 22 | 19.4 | 2:08 | 9:32 |
| 23 | 19.5 | 2:04 | 9:36 |
| 24 | 19.7 | 2:01 | 9:40 |
| 25 | 19.8 | 1:57 | 9:43 |
| 26 | 19.9 | 1:53 | 9:47 |
| 27 | 20.0 | 1:50 | 9:51 |
| 28 | 20.1 | 1:46 | 9:55 |
| 29 | 20.3 | 1:43 | 9:59 |
| 30 | 20.4 | 1:39 | 10:02 |
| 31 | 20.5 | 1:36 | 10:06 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.03 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.18 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 5.03 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Novyy Urengoy?
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 Novyy Urengoy.
What to pack for Novyy Urengoy in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Novyy Urengoy sees daytime highs around 2°C and nights near -4°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Novyy Urengoy in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Novyy Urengoy peaks around June 18 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 3 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Air quality in Novyy Urengoy 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 Novyy Urengoy is worst in July — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 41.0× the cleanest month (January, 1 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) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 49 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Good |
| Feb | 2 | Good |
| Mar | 5 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 49 | Poor |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 2 | Good |
| Dec | 3 | Good |
Where is Novyy Urengoy?
Novyy Urengoy sits at 66.1°N, 76.6°E, 45 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Tarko-Sale, 140 km away.
Topography around Novyy Urengoy
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Novyy Urengoy.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Novyy Urengoy has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 28 m around an average of 52 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 40 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 129 m.
The land around Novyy Urengoy is covered by trees (37%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 3 km, wetland (49%) within 16 km, and wetland (59%) 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 Novyy Urengoy (66.0833°, 76.6333°, elevation 45 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).