Marek Kučera 
Siberia Scorched: Record-Breaking Heat Sweeps Across Northern Russia
An extraordinary and prolonged heatwave is gripping Siberia and European Russia, sending temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms—and in some cases, approaching records never seen at such high latitudes.
In the past days, daily maximums of 37°C to 38°C have become commonplace in parts of European Russia, while Siberia—known for its harsh winters and short, mild summers—is now baking under unrelenting heat, even near the Arctic Circle.
📍 Key highlights from the region:
- Saim (60°N) reported a minimum of 20.4°C and a maximum of 34.4°C, both extraordinary for this location.
- Hanty-Mansijsk (61°N) experienced a tropical night with a minimum temperature of 21.7°C, something virtually unheard of at this latitude.
- Nizhnesortymsk (62°N) posted a record minimum of 20.8°C and a daily maximum of 32°C.
- Hale Savoy (63°N) set a record minimum of 20.2°C — this far north, overnight lows above 20°C are considered climatic anomalies.
These tropical nights, marked by minimum temperatures above 20°C, are incredibly rare for Siberia and represent a significant climatic shift, driven by persistent high-pressure systems and amplified by ongoing climate change.
This type of extreme heat at northern latitudes poses major concerns for:
- Permafrost melt
- Boreal forest stress
- Increased wildfire risk
- Ecosystem disruptions
As Siberia and surrounding regions continue to experience unprecedented warmth, scientists warn that these events are no longer anomalies, but signals of a rapidly warming climate system—with potentially global consequences.
Illustration map. Source: tropicaltidbits.com
