Lake Zhizhitskoye

Lake Pskov Oblast lake in northwestern Russia

Freshwater lake in Pskov Oblast, Russia; draws anglers and walkers to its quiet rural shores and seasonal birdlife.

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Lake Zhizhitskoye is a lake in Pskov Oblast in western Russia. It is identified as a named freshwater body at the coordinates provided.

There are no widely recorded visitor facilities or major tourist highlights specifically associated with this lake in the sources used for this entry. Local recreational information is not documented here.

No widely documented historical information about construction, notable events, or major alterations to the lake appears in the standard references consulted for this entry.

The lake sits in Pskov Oblast, Russia at the coordinates given above. Further geographic context or distances to major cities are not provided here.

  • Coordinates: 56.2223 N, 31.23283 E
Lake Zhizhitskoye
Lake Zhizhitskoye area, Pskov Oblast, Russia
56.2223, 31.2328
Open 24 hours
Free

How to Get to Lake Zhizhitskoye #

From Pskov city, take regional roads northwest into the oblast and follow signage for lakeside villages; local minibuses serve some routes but personal transport provides the most flexible access.

Tips for Visiting Lake Zhizhitskoye #

  • The lake and surrounding woodlands are best explored in late spring when the understory flowers are out.
  • Many of the lakeside villages are small-carry cash and plan fuel stops.
  • If interested in history, ask locals about wartime sites in the region that often tie into the lake's stories.

Best Time to Visit Lake Zhizhitskoye #

Summer for boating and fishing; spring and autumn for quieter wildlife viewing.

Summer
June-August · 12°C-22°C
Warmest time for boating and fishing.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May & September · 5°C-15°C
Quieter and good for birdwatching and walks.
Winter
December-March · -20°C--5°C
Frozen surfaces and snow-covered forests-only for prepared travelers.

Weather & Climate near Lake Zhizhitskoye #

Climate

Lake Zhizhitskoye'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 -10°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (681 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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