Zyuratkul National Park
Park Russian national park in Urals, scenic mountain lakes
Chelyabinsk Oblast park centered on clear Zyuratkul Lake amid Ural foothills. Hikers come for granite ridges, lake swims and simple hut-to-hut trekking.
Tips for Visiting Zyuratkul National Park #
- Visit Zyuratkul National Park in mid-summer (July-September) when the highland lake is usually free of snow and trails are most reliable; mornings often give the calmest water for reflections and clearer views.
- Start your visit at the main lake basin and take the short ridge paths above the water-these easy ascents reward you with wide panoramas of the plateau that many day-trippers skip.
- Bring a map and allow extra time for unsealed forestry roads and variable weather; plan hikes from the lake as short circuits rather than long unsupported routes, since services in the park are limited.
Best Time to Visit Zyuratkul National Park #
Visit in summer (June-August) for the most accessible trails, milder weather and open lakes.
Weather & Climate near Zyuratkul National Park #
Zyuratkul National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 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 23 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 (38 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 (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 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 (104 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 (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 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 (56 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 (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
