MPEI Weather

Weather and Climate at MPEI

The Moscow Power Engineering Institute (Technical University), located in Moscow, experiences a humid continental climate with distinct seasonal variations.

• Winter (December to February): Temperatures often drop below freezing, averaging around -10°C to -5°C. Snowfall is common, which can affect commuting and campus life.
• Spring (March to May): Temperatures gradually rise, with averages from 0°C to 15°C. This season sees increased rainfall, which can impact outdoor research activities.
• Summer (June to August): Warm and sometimes hot, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C. This period is ideal for outdoor campus events but can occasionally experience heatwaves.
• Autumn (September to November): Temperatures cool down from 20°C to 0°C. Rainfall increases, and the first frosts can occur, affecting commuting and outdoor activities.

Extreme weather conditions like severe cold snaps in winter or heatwaves in summer can occasionally disrupt normal campus operations at MPEI.