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Precipitation in Crimea varies significantly by region due to the peninsula's diverse geography, which includes flat steppes, high mountains, and a Mediterranean-style coastline.
Annual Precipitation by RegionThe average annual precipitation for the entire peninsula is approximately 400–600 mm (15.7–23.6 inches), but this figure changes drastically depending on where you are:
| Region | Average Annual Precip. | Characteristics | | Steppe (Central/North) | 400–500 mm | Semi-arid, frequent droughts. | | Mountains (High Peaks) | 1,000–1,200 mm | Wettest area; much falls as snow in winter. | | Southern Coast (Yalta) | 550–600 mm | Mediterranean influence; wet winters, dry summers. | | Southeast (Feodosiya) | 300–400 mm | One of the driest coastal areas. |
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Seasonal Patterns- Wettest Months: Generally June and July (due to heavy summer thunderstorms) and December (winter cyclones).
- Driest Months: August and September are typically the driest, though the steppe regions can experience prolonged dry spells in late spring.
- Snowfall: In the mountains (e.g., Ai-Petri), snow cover can last for several months. In coastal areas like Sevastopol or Yalta, snow is rare and usually melts within days.
Quick Stats for Key Cities- Simferopol (Central): ~505 mm per year.
- Sevastopol (Southwest): ~300–400 mm per year.
- Yalta (South): ~590 mm per year.
Note: Crimea has faced increased water scarcity in recent years due to fluctuating rainfall patterns and the reliance on reservoirs, which are highly dependent on the winter snowpack in the Crimean Mountains.
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