Zyuratkul
Lake Lake and national park in Chelyabinsk Oblast
Zyuratkul centres on a mountain lake in Russia’s Southern Urals inside a protected park; hikers, anglers and campers use its trails and shoreline against rounded granite ridges.
How to Get to Zyuratkul #
Zyuratkul National Park is in Chelyabinsk Oblast. The nearest regional center is Chelyabinsk; from there, reach the park by car via regional roads (expect several hours). Local roads lead to parking areas and trailheads; from parking, trails and boardwalks lead to the lake and viewpoints.
Tips for Visiting Zyuratkul #
- Bring insect repellent in summer-the marshy areas around the lake attract mosquitoes.
- Carry a topo map or download offline maps; trails in Zyuratkul National Park can be indistinct.
- Reach the lakeshore at sunrise for mist and calm water-photographers prize that hour.
Best Time to Visit Zyuratkul #
Late spring through early autumn gives the best access to trails and the lake; winters are severe but beautiful for winter sports.
Weather & Climate near Zyuratkul #
Zyuratkul's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
