Shartash Lake
Lake Freshwater lake near Yekaterinburg, popular local recreation
Outside Yekaterinburg, Shartash Lake provides sandy banks, a riverside promenade and summer swimming. Locals and visitors come for day trips, lakeside cafés and seasonal recreation.
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Shartash Lake is a lake on the eastern outskirts of Yekaterinburg in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, used primarily as a local recreational area. It functions as a city-edge waterfront for residents rather than a remote natural reserve.
The shoreline provides spaces for walking, informal beaches, picnic sites and seasonal leisure activities; the area is used for swimming and sunbathing in summer and for ice-related recreation in winter. Facilities and development around the lake are oriented to day visitors from Yekaterinburg.
A natural lake long used by local communities, the shoreline and nearby facilities were developed in the 20th century to support public recreation and leisure activities.
Located on the eastern side of Yekaterinburg within Sverdlovsk Oblast, the lake lies on the city’s outskirts and is accessed by local roads from the urban area.
- Local recreation: Easily reached from Yekaterinburg by road, the lake is a common local destination for swimming and picnics in summer and for ice activities in winter.
How to Get to Shartash Lake #
Located near Yekaterinburg; accessible by local roads and public transport from the city. Parking at designated lakeside access points.
Tips for Visiting Shartash Lake #
- Bring a picnic on a clear day - the lake's shores are pleasant for relaxed walks.
- Check local maps for access points - some roads around the lake are minor and not well signposted.
Best Time to Visit Shartash Lake #
Late spring to early autumn is most comfortable for visiting the lake.
Weather & Climate near Shartash Lake #
Shartash Lake'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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (509 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°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 -9°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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