Russia is one of the largest states on the planet in terms of occupied territory. The country includes more than 1000 settlements with the status of a city.
Top 10 entered the southernmost cities of Russiaor rather, only some of them.
10. Volgograd
Volgograd. One of the hottest cities in the Russian Federation. Located in the northern part of the country, near the border with Kazakhstan. In summer, daytime temperatures can easily cross 40 ° division of a thermometer. In summer, rains are not frequent here, so the climate resembles neighboring Kazakhstan.
Hot but dry weather attracts lovers to soak up the beach. Winter without severe frosts, frequent thaws are possible. Record temperature recorded at + 42.6 ° C. The average water temperature in the Volga in August is 26 ° C.
9. Maykop
Maykop - The southern city of Russia of the Republic of Adygea. Maykop is famous for its mild, fertile climate and warm weather in any season. The average annual temperature here is +11 degrees. In summer, Maykop is not particularly hot, and in winter it is not cold. The summer period lasts about 180 days a year. Speaking separately about each season, in winter the thermometer column is kept at -4.9 ºС to +8.9 ºС. The absolute temperature maximum for winter was recorded in 2010 and amounted to + 23.4ºС. In summer, the temperature ranges from +16 to +29 ºС. At the very beginning of the spring period, strong winds are frequent in Maykop, growing into entire dust storms. They are accompanied by strong hail and multi-day rainfall. Regarding ecology, it should be noted that Adygea has been becoming the leader in the ranking of Russian regions for the most favorable climatic and environmental conditions for several years.
8. Kaspiysk
Kaspiysk - a small southern town of Russia, located on the shores of the same sea. Kaspiysk, like other southern cities of Russia, boasts a relatively mild winter. The temperature in January-February rarely drops below -10 degrees. True, a humid cold draft is often drawn from the sea, so the cold is felt stronger. Little snow falls, it melts quickly. Spring arrives on time, at the end of March cherries and apricots are already blooming. Summer in Kaspiysk is hot; it is poorly tolerated without air conditioning in the room. The most debilitating period begins in mid-June and ends in August.
7. Makhachkala
Makhachkala - This is a city in the south of the Russian Federation, which is the capital of the Republic of Dagestan. Located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, not far from the Caucasus Mountains. The climate of the capital of Dagestan is temperate continental, it has a relatively warm, mild winter and rather hot, arid, windless summer, which to some extent provided the Caucasus Mountains and the sea. The average annual temperature in the city is + 12.4 ° С. In Makhachkala, climatic conditions are not simple, although it has a predominant and warm period. The arid summer period is difficult for people with poor health to tolerate, and temperature extremes in the spring will not leave meteo-sensitive residents alone.
6. Terrible
The terrible is one of the southernmost cities in Russia. The climate in Grozny is almost the same as in all other cities in southern Russia. It has mild winters and very hot summers. In winter, the thermometer rarely drops below -15, and in summer it often exceeds +35. From unbearable heat you have to hide in rooms with air conditioning, or go to the riverbank. In Grozny, winds often blow, so the street is always very dusty. They are especially strongly felt in the spring, after the appearance of the first warm days. Rainfall, which is so awaited in the summer, is not a frequent occurrence here. In general, Grozny has a very mild climate, except for the sultry summer. It is not cold in winter, in spring the sun shines most days, and the temperature is between +10 and +20. Autumn in Grozny is a milder continuation of the summer, the average temperature drops, it rains more often, but the inhabitants of Grozny are not in a hurry to put on warm clothes in the fall.
5. Dombay
Dombai - a city that, like many southern Russian cities, is part of the Republic of Dagestan. Holidays in Dombai will be an ideal choice for those who love the sun, but do not tolerate the heat, the number of clear days - envy of any European mountain resort - reaches 320 days a year. The climate of Dombay is mild, winters are snowy but warm, the average winter temperature is minus five degrees, but often in the afternoon the air warms up to fifteen degrees of heat. And that's great - you can ski and sunbathe at the same time.
4. Krasnodar
Krasnodar one of the ten most southern cities of Russia. Located on the right bank of the river. Kuban, just 150 km from both seas - the Black and Azov - Krasnodar is now the capital of the Kuban, a major administrative center of southern Russia and, in fact, the "gateway to the Caucasus." It is noteworthy that the city is located almost in the middle between the North Pole and the equator, just at the 45th parallel. This parallel is also called the "golden line" or the "line of life." It is believed that at this latitude the conditions for human life are most favorable.
3. Sochi
Sochi - One of the southernmost cities in Russia. Sochi is often called the resort and summer capital of Russia. The city occupies the Black Sea coastal strip of the Krasnodar Territory with a length of 145 km and includes resort areas: Adler, Ashe, Vardan, Golovinka, Dagomys, Krasnaya Polyana, etc. The warm Black Sea, mild climate and evergreen landscapes attract visitors here both in summer and winter. In addition to the usual beach holidays, Sochi offers spa treatment of various directions.
2. Astrakhan
Astrakhan Often called the southern outpost of Russia, as well as Southern Venice and the Caspian capital. It was founded around 1333. The favorable location of the city made it a major transport center. After joining Russia, the city turned from the capital of the Astrakhan principality first into a provincial center, then into the capital of the region. Great influence on the formation of Astrakhan had not only its favorable location. A huge role was played by different cultures, religions, which periodically replaced each other throughout the history of the city. As for the climate of the southern city, it is quite warm and arid here.
1. Derbent
Derbent - The southernmost city of Russia, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea. It belongs to resort towns. In Derbent, thanks to the temperate continental climate, almost all days in the summer are sunny. Often the temperature reaches + 35 ° C in the shade. On such days, only the proximity of the sea saves the townspeople, and they do not crawl out of the water all day long. Fortunately, the swimming season lasts from May to September, but in October you can also see swimmers in the sea. The coast of the Caspian Sea is covered not with pebbles, but with yellow sea sand with small shells. There is also a warm and long autumn, which lasts until the end of November with the preservation of positive temperature.
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