Balakovo
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Avoid all travel to the whole country
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Balakovo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Balakovo are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -11°C), and January the wettest (about 49 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 | -11.5 | 49 | 3.0 |
| February | -4.4 | -10.8 | 41 | 4.8 |
| March | 3.0 | -5.5 | 40 | 7.2 |
| April | 14.5 | 3.2 | 42 | 10.0 |
| May | 21.1 | 9.7 | 45 | 12.1 |
| June | 25.5 | 14.8 | 39 | 13.5 |
| July | 28.3 | 17.6 | 40 | 13.8 |
| August | 27.8 | 16.5 | 21 | 12.6 |
| September | 19.9 | 10.3 | 43 | 9.3 |
| October | 12.1 | 4.3 | 41 | 6.3 |
| November | 3.2 | -2.0 | 41 | 3.5 |
| December | -3.4 | -8.6 | 40 | 2.3 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1762
It was founded in 1762 by the Old Believers who returned from Poland and was granted town status in 1911.
- Founding of Balakovo
Founded in 1762 by Old Believers who returned from Poland.
- Granting of Town Status
Balakovo was granted town status in May 1911.
- Construction of Saratov Hydroelectric Station
Built between 1956 and 1971 in Balakovo.
- Commissioning of Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant First Unit
The first power unit of the Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant was put into operation in 1985.
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01 · OverviewBalakovo, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Balakovo took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Balakovo
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Balakovo
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Balakovo
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Balakovo
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Balakovo
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Balakovo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balakovo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Balakovo located and what are its coordinates?
Balakovo is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 52.0264, 47.7967, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Balakovo?
Balakovo has a recorded population of approximately 199,572 and observes the Europe/Saratov time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Balakovo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Balakovo include Russian, TT, XAL, CAU, ADY, KV, CE, TYV, CV, UDM, TUT, MNS, BUA, MYV, MDF, CHM, BA, INH, KBD, KRC, AV, SAH, NOG, with RUB used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Balakovo?
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