Bolshoy Yeravna
Lake Large shallow lake in Buryatia's Yeravna basin
One of the Yeravna lake group in Buryatia; anglers and boaters visit for fishing, open steppe landscapes and sparse forest scenery.
Bolshoy Yeravna is a lake within the Yeravna-Khorga Lake System in the Republic of Buryatia, eastern Siberia. It forms part of a connected group of shallow lakes and wetlands characteristic of this steppe-lake landscape.
The lake system is used by nearby communities for fishing and supports seasonal waterfowl habitat. These lakes are natural features of the Yeravninsky District and are important for local ecology and subsistence activities.
Geographically the lake sits in central Buryatia, in a broad, relatively flat region of eastern Siberia that contains a chain of shallow basins and wetlands.
- Local ecological and economic role: Part of a chain of lakes that function as seasonal habitat for waterfowl and are used locally for small-scale fishing.
How to Get to Bolshoy Yeravna #
Access is typically by road from regional centres in Buryatia; distances can be large and services sparse. Check local maps and transport options before travel.
Best Time to Visit Bolshoy Yeravna #
A lake in Buryatia or geographic feature best visited in summer when access is easier.
Weather & Climate near Bolshoy Yeravna #
Bolshoy Yeravna's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 21°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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