UhtjärvAbout Uhtjärv
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -11° | 39 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -11° | 31 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 32 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Good | 0° - 9° | 2° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.6h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 69 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 61 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -4° | 55 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 46 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
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.