Shalkar-Yega-Kara | TravelDojo

How to Get to Shalkar-Yega-Kara #

The area is in Orenburg Oblast; regional roads and rural tracks provide access from Orenburg city. Travel is typically by car or arranged with local operators.

Tips for Visiting Shalkar-Yega-Kara #

Check with regional authorities before attempting access - the area is remote and seasonal.
Bring topographic maps and a reliable GPS; mobile coverage may be intermittent.

Best Time to Visit Shalkar-Yega-Kara #

Summer is the practical season for visits; winter is severe and remote.

Summer

June-August · 15-25°C

Best time for fieldwork and exploring the steppe and lakes.

Winter

December-February · -15-0°C

Harsh cold and snow; only for experienced winter travellers.

Weather & Climate near Shalkar-Yega-Kara #

Climate

Shalkar-Yega-Kara's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-40°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-16°

Feels Like Freezing

-16°C

Temperature

-20° – -11°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-16°

Feels Like Freezing

-16°C

Temperature

-20° – -11°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-10°

Feels Like Freezing

-10°C

Temperature

-15° – -5°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain.

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

December

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

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°

Feels Like Freezing

-12°C

Temperature

-16° – -8°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

7.9h daylight

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