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Shartash Lake

Lake

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 essentials

Country: Russia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Ruble (р.)
Language: Russian
Emergency: 102

Shartash Lake at a Glance

About Shartash Lake

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.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Shartash Lake

Late spring to early autumn is most comfortable for visiting the lake.

Summer
June-August · 15-30°C
Warm weather suits boating and lakeside activities.
Spring-Autumn
March-May, September-November · 5-20°C
Clear skies and pleasant temperatures for walking around the lake.

Weather & Climate near Shartash Lake

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-43°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -18° - -11° -21° 24 mm partly cloudy 99% 2.9 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
February Poor -17° - -8° -18° 19 mm partly cloudy 98% 3.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
March Poor -9° - 0° -9° 15 mm overcast 97% 3.0 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Poor -1° - 8° 1° 27 mm overcast 85% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.0h
May Very Good 5° - 16° 10° 43 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.8 m/s 1.0 high 16.2h
June Good 10° - 22° 16° 69 mm overcast 78% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 17.3h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 90 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.3 m/s 1.3 high 16.8h
August Good 10° - 19° 15° 72 mm overcast 78% 2.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 14.9h
September Acceptable 5° - 13° 8° 54 mm overcast 81% 2.7 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Poor -1° - 5° -1° 41 mm overcast 87% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
November Poor -10° - -4° -12° 30 mm overcast 95% 3.4 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
December Poor -15° - -8° -18° 25 mm overcast 98% 3.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
Getting There & Around

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.