Lake Baikal is one of the most spectacular places on Earth.It annually attracts tourists to admire the picturesque setting and a break from the hustle and bustle.But beautiful and fascinating scenery here can be seen not only in the summer, so travelers who plan to visit this region, it is interesting to know what are the features of the climate of Lake Baikal.
Location Lake
First, let's remind ourselves where the Baikal.The lake is located in the central part of Asia.It covers an area between the Republic of Buryatia and Irkutsk region.Most neighbors of the city, which are not far from Lake Baikal - Irkutsk, Slyudyanka, Angarsk, Severobaikalsk, Ulan-Ude, Grandmother, Kamensk Ust-Barguzin.However, going to these places, tourists are more interested in how the climate of the Lake Baikal.
Understanding climate Lake
Like many other wonderful places of our planet, this lake also has its own distinctive features, and the weather - is one of them.In eastern Siberia, where there is a lake, the climate is continental.Along the shores of the huge body of water, and proximity of the mountains, he relents.Many people are surprised that the climate of the Baikal Lake is different from the one that was established even in the nearest cities.But in reality, a large amount of water is a kind of stabilizing temperature.That is why in summer the weather is a little cooler here than in Irkutsk, and in winter, on the contrary, there is a frost is not as strong.The average temperature difference in the city and on the lake is 10 degrees.On the coast there are trees, creating a thick beautiful forests.They do not just decorate the area, but also affect the climate of the Lake Baikal.
Average water temperature summer
no secret that in winter the lake is covered with ice.The annual average temperature on the surface of the water is only four degrees.Even in the summer, the lake is cool.Along the coast in the warm days the water warms up to +16 ... +17 degrees.If we measure the temperature in the shallow bays, and there it can go up to 23 degrees.Once the water in the lake could even warm up to +28 ° C, it was the hot summer of 2008.
when they come to rest
The climate of Lake Baikal have to travel and vacation days in mid-June to mid-August.Usually, at this time is stored in the lake, sunny weather.In those days, virtually no evaporation from the surface of the water, so the sky is not littered with clouds.Furthermore, the protection given coastal mountain.Clouds can reach by land, but they can not "fall over" over the top, do not squander their power.Thanks to such favorable circumstances of the sky remains clear.In addition, even at night to keep heat in the air, and tourists come to Lake Baikal.The climate in this case still remains a "capricious" because even in these auspicious days the weather can be rainy.If you're not lucky, the storm could take up to three weeks.It is known that the Baikal is the most sunny place - Olkhon, but even there can go rain.Fortunately, this happens very rarely.
Winter on Lake Baikal
Many people like to visit the lake is in the summer, but there are tourists who appreciate the winter Baikal.The climate at this time of severe, but still the area is beautiful and open to visitors.In the winter time to get to the lake it is very difficult, because the harsh climate complicates the movement in Siberia.In addition, a very light day reduced.In December dawns here only nine in the morning and five in the fall twilight, quickly growing into the night.If you hit a good frost in the air there is thick fog, which does not allow even see the sky.Baikal remains unfrozen until the January.At this time, the water floats a little, and the surface is completely shrouded in mist, because of which it is impossible to see the shore.With the approach of spring ice begins to progress, and some ridges reach the height of two meters.
closer to March, many tourists choose the lake for skiing, ice fishing, skating on the ice at the iceboat.It is now considered a winter "velvet season".In March, already warmer than in February, the ice is still safe and a lot of snow along the banks.Visit the lake in winter no less exciting than in the warm season.
Spring Lake is beautiful in any season, so the spring can also go to Lake Baikal.The climate at this time is different, because the ice is uneven and goes a very long time.Closer to the southern shores of it disappears by early May, but in the northern parts lasts until the end of the month.But in the spring you can admire the pristine nature.At this time there are no masses of tourists.The best time for spring tourism on Lake Baikal is the period from mid-May to 10 June.Just then cleaned of layers of water ice and not yet hot.You can arrange a fascinating journey by boat, although it will have to take warm clothes.
Summer
Climate Lake Baikal in the summer the most has to rest.In these places, a stable heat starts since June 15.Here you can travel among the pristine nature and not worry that the freeze as serene days of standing up to the middle of August.Already from 25 May starts passenger navigation.During the warmer months, tourists satisfied with the campgrounds, which are usually a lot of people.Most often, they are located on the shores of the Gulf of Chivyrkuy and the Small Sea.In places where the car difficult to drive, it is practically impossible to meet the tent tourists.It is also quite a bit of travel in the northern parts of the lake.But here it is situated scenic reserves.
Autumn at Lake
considering the climate of the Baikal by month, we turn to the fall season.Very attractive season here in the days of the "Indian summer".The forest begins to play a variegated colors and beautiful reflections on the water.In the autumn of the most attractive - a mixed forest.The most intense is on the coast Chivyrkuy Bay and Sandy Bay.
can also select a place to stay near the island Olkhon.Here in the second week of September, travelers become very small, all are leaving, so you can retire in nature.But the weather in this period varies.In early September, the wind blows more often.His impulses, he mixes the water, causing the air is cool and autumn transparent.Although during the day felt a soft warm early evening felt cold.At that time, the lake has a temperature of no more than 14 degrees.
Weather and Climate Baikal
briefly considered Seasonal weather on the lake, we can conclude about the state of the climate.Basically it affects the water mass, so winter here is more calm and warm, and summer, on the contrary, a few degrees cooler than in neighboring cities.Autumn at Lake Baikal often delayed, and the coming of spring is late for a fortnight.It is important to note that the sum of length of days with sunshine in the territory of the lake is longer than at many resorts.For example, on the island of Olkhon days without the sun only 48, and in the nearby village - 37. If you count, it is 2524 hours of sunshine, which is much higher than in the resorts of the Black Sea.Such a record amount was made possible by the local winds.It should be noted that the abundance of the sun also affects the climate of the territory near the lake.
Wind on Baikal
Here certain winds are their names.The first - "Hangar" or "verkhovik."He goes from north to south of the Valley of the Upper Angara and blowing along the lake.These winds can be very lengthy, up to ten days.They begin to dominate in the middle of August, when summer vacation is terminated."Verkhovik" is not usually gusty and blowing gently, without creating waves off the coast.He was often accompanied by sunny weather, which continues to attract travelers to Lake Baikal.The climate and the nature of "Verkhovik" began to change.The wind shakes the lake, catching gloomy steep waves, which can reach 6 meters.Angara is possible to determine at dawn because of her bright red indicates the horizon and clusters of clouds over Cape Tolstoy.
Another type of wind - "Barguzin".It originates in the Barguzin Valley and dominates mainly in the central part of the lake.Blowing across the water.His smooth beginning, but gradually it is gaining strength."Barguzin" not as long lasting as "verkhovik."With his arrival comes the stable sunny weather.
«Sarma" is a mountain, and the worst winds in the area.He is strong and fast.It originates in the valley of the river Sarma, which merges with the Small Sea.One hour dials maximum wind speed (40 m / s) and reached its full strength.During the summer, "Sarma" begins suddenly, and the same goes unpredictably.With the onset of autumn wind can not stop the whole day.Learn about the appearance of "Sarma" the clouds that appear over the triceps char Baikal ridge.They swim to the lake and scattered, creating on the surface of the water ripples wide.
«Kultuk" is also a "carrier" of bad weather and storms.It blows along the lake from the south side of the lake.The wind is not as long lasting as "verkhovik" and most of the time it arrives - it is autumn.It heralds the formation of "Kultuk" fog.It should appear in the barren mountains of Khamar-Daban.
«Mountain" - the name speaks for itself, it breaks down from the mountains.This northwest side wind on the lake.He is very impulsive and occurs suddenly.The wind force is growing rapidly.His time - this October and November.
Nebula in Baikal
fogs occur most often on the lake in July, this contributes to climate type of Baikal.But the phenomenon susceptible and others months.Fog happens because of the fact that the cool water surface drops warmed air.Collectively condensation.In the cold period of the formation of fog due to the evaporation of moisture.It can be seen in a calm, malovetrenuyu weather.Usually it occurs at sunrise and duration lasts five, six hours.Sometimes it can be stored up to two days, and then disappear.Often one can observe a thick fog, which is slightly higher (at an altitude of 100 meters) turns into clouds.A little above the clouds turn into cumulus.Very rarely do they go beyond the Baikal basin.In this case, a phenomenon called an atmospheric phenomenon, because in the winter there is no cumulus clouds.
