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Magnetic Mountain

Mountain

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 essentials

Address: “Magnetic Mountain” (local road/optical-phenomenon site), Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-42°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -19° - -10° -21° 18 mm partly cloudy 95% 2.9 m/s 0.1 low 7.9h
February Poor -19° - -9° -20° 15 mm partly cloudy 95% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
March Poor -14° - -2° -12° 20 mm partly cloudy 93% 2.5 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.7h
April Good -2° - 10° 1° 28 mm overcast 78% 3.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.8h
May Very Good 5° - 19° 12° 35 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.9 m/s 1.3 high 15.7h
June Very Good 10° - 24° 17° 52 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.6 m/s 1.5 very high 16.7h
July Very Good 12° - 25° 18° 73 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.2 m/s 1.5 high 16.2h
August Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 54 mm partly cloudy 63% 2.3 m/s 1.1 high 14.6h
September Very Good 4° - 16° 9° 33 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.5h
October Poor -2° - 7° -1° 30 mm overcast 78% 3.1 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
November Poor -11° - -3° -12° 25 mm overcast 90% 2.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
December Poor -17° - -8° -18° 22 mm partly cloudy 94% 2.7 m/s 0.0 low 7.3h