Lake Itkul

Lake Scenic Ural foothills lake valued for recreation

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Lake Itkul
Lake Itkul, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
56.1512, 60.5236
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How to Get to Lake Itkul #

Lake Itkul is located in Chelyabinsk Oblast. From the city of Chelyabinsk it is roughly on the order of 100-130 km by road (a drive of about 1.5-2.5 hours depending on route and conditions); access is by regional roads and the final approach will be on local roads to the lake-public-transport details vary by locality, so car travel is the usual option.

Best Time to Visit Lake Itkul #

Best visited in summer for outdoor access and milder weather; winters are very cold with extended ice cover.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm summers are the best time for boating, fishing and hiking; insects can be present near shorelines.
Winter
December-February · −30 to −10°C
Severely cold and snowy with the lake frozen for months-suitable only if prepared for winter conditions.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, September-October · 0-10°C
Short transitional periods with variable weather; some services may be limited outside peak summer.

Weather & Climate near Lake Itkul #

Climate

Lake Itkul's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (506 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-41°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° – -10°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° – -7°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – 1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
-1° – 9°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
4° – 17°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° – -3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° – -8°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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