Mount Azov Mountain
Granite pillar landmark in the Ural region
A rocky outcrop in Sverdlovsk Oblast frequented by local hikers and climbers for short ascents and views across forested Ural foothills.
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Mount Azov at a Glance#
Address: Mount Azov, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia (near Serov/Asbest regions)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (natural landmark)
How to Get to Mount Azov#
Local roads from nearby towns such as Serov or Asbest provide access; consult regional transport services for details. Trailheads are reachable by short drives from regional centers.
Tips for Visiting Mount Azov#
- Check local trail maps: the area has several trails of varying difficulty and rockfall can be an issue on certain slopes.
- Local guides can offer geological background and safer approaches for scrambling routes.
Best Time to Visit Mount Azov#
Summer provides the most comfortable hiking conditions and trail access.
Weather & Climate near Mount Azov#
Mount Azov'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (569 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.