Magnetic Mountain

Mountain Hill in Chelyabinsk region famed for magnetic anomalies

A ridge in Chelyabinsk Oblast noted for iron-ore outcrops and mining history. Visitors study industrial landscapes, geology and regional mining towns.

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Magnetic Mountain
"Magnetic Mountain" (local road/optical-phenomenon site), Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
53.4282, 59.1137
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Best Time to Visit Magnetic Mountain #

Late spring to early autumn (especially June-August) is the best time to visit for accessible, milder conditions.

Summer (best access)
June-August · ~15-25°C
Warmer, with the best chance of clear roads and easier access to the site; outdoor visiting is most comfortable.
Winter
November-March · often below 0°C to -15°C
Cold, snowy conditions that can make travel difficult and limit access to the mountain and surrounding roads.
Shoulder seasons (variable)
April-May, September-October · around 0-15°C
Unpredictable conditions - lingering snow or spring thaw in some years - so check local conditions before visiting.

Weather & Climate near Magnetic Mountain #

Climate

Magnetic Mountain'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 -19°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-42°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-19° – -10°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° – -9°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° – -2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
-2° – 10°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
5° – 19°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° – 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° – 25°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
4° – 16°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-2° – 7°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° – -3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° – -8°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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