Uhtjärv
Lake Village in Võrumaa county, Estonia
A lake and small settlement in Võrumaa, southeastern Estonia. Visitors come for lakeside walking, fishing and quiet rural landscapes, with nearby forests and low-key trails for day outings.
Uhtjärv is a freshwater lake in Võrumaa in southeastern Estonia. The name identifies it as a lake and it is one of many small lakes in the region’s glaciated landscape.
Shoreline and surrounding forest habitat provide local recreational opportunities such as walking and fishing for visitors from nearby settlements. The lake is a modest local feature rather than a major tourist destination.
The lake formed in the post-glacial landscapes of southern Estonia and has been part of local land use and settlement patterns for centuries. It does not have large-scale built development along its shores.
Uhtjärv lies in Võrumaa, in southern Estonia, within a mixed forest and agricultural landscape and close to small rural communities in the region.
- Name meaning: The element "järv" in the name is Estonian for "lake", indicating the feature is a freshwater lake.
How to Get to Uhtjärv #
Uhtjärv is reached by regional roads from Võru or other nearby towns in southeastern Estonia; driving is the most convenient way to access rural lake areas.
Best Time to Visit Uhtjärv #
Summer is the most comfortable time to visit for outdoor activities on the lake.
Weather & Climate near Uhtjärv #
Uhtjärv's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (652 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
