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Rostov-na-Donu, Russia

Major city · Population 1.1M

Rostov-na-Donu is the 10th largest city in Russia with a population of approximately 1,130,305 people as of 2026. This makes it the 468th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.79% of Russia's total population of 143.5M. Rostov-na-Donu is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Moscow timezone. The average annual temperature is 12.8°C with 356 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 36 meters above sea level.

Population

1,130,305

Global Rank

#468

Country Rank

#10

% of Russia

0.79%

Avg Temperature

12.8°C

Annual Rainfall

356 mm

Elevation

36 m

Timezone

Europe/Moscow

Rostov-na-Donu on the Map

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Climate in Rostov-na-Donu

Rostov-na-Donu's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jan with 88 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-2°C
Jan
1.2°C
Feb
4.3°C
Mar
16.6°C
Apr
16.3°C
May
24.3°C
Jun
28.1°C
Jul
25.3°C
Aug
21.8°C
Sep
12°C
Oct
4.3°C
Nov
0.9°C
Dec
-2°C28.1°C

Monthly Rainfall

88 mm
Jan
51 mm
Feb
13 mm
Mar
11 mm
Apr
19 mm
May
33 mm
Jun
16 mm
Jul
14 mm
Aug
26 mm
Sep
17 mm
Oct
28 mm
Nov
40 mm
Dec

Russia at a Glance

Country Population

143,533,851

Capital

Moscow

Region

Eastern Europe

Major Cities

213

GDP per Capita

$14,889

Life Expectancy

73.3 years

Urban Population

75.1%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Rostov-na-Donu with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Rostov-na-Donu by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Bataysk109,96210 km
Novocherkassk166,97437 km
Taganrog279,05661 km
Shakhty221,31267 km
Luhansk397,677153 km
Alchevsk106,062154 km
Proletarskyi103,005156 km
Makiivka338,968162 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rostov-na-Donu?

The population of Rostov-na-Donu, Russia is approximately 1,130,305 people, making it the 468th largest city in the world and the 10th largest in Russia.

Is Rostov-na-Donu the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow. Rostov-na-Donu is the 10th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Rostov-na-Donu?

Rostov-na-Donu has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C and receives 356 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Rostov-na-Donu in?

Rostov-na-Donu is in the Europe/Moscow timezone.