Zheleznogorsk
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Zheleznogorsk month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zheleznogorsk are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -8°C), and July the wettest (about 81 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.8 | -7.6 | 52 | 1.7 |
| February | -1.8 | -7.6 | 44 | 4.0 |
| March | 4.5 | -3.5 | 41 | 6.9 |
| April | 13.2 | 2.9 | 57 | 9.1 |
| May | 18.4 | 8.0 | 65 | 11.7 |
| June | 23.2 | 13.3 | 61 | 12.9 |
| July | 24.7 | 15.1 | 81 | 12.8 |
| August | 24.6 | 14.4 | 53 | 11.6 |
| September | 18.8 | 9.6 | 38 | 9.1 |
| October | 11.3 | 4.2 | 62 | 5.4 |
| November | 3.6 | -1.1 | 61 | 2.5 |
| December | -0.6 | -4.6 | 65 | 1.1 |
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- Tatyana Nikiforova Fining
The Zheleznogorsk city court fined former local journalist Tatyana Nikiforova 10,000 roubles.
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- Wikidata structured records for Zheleznogorsk
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01 · DistrictsDistricts and local character in Zheleznogorsk
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Zheleznogorsk is a town located northwest of Kursk within Kursk Oblast, Russia. Operating within the Europe/Moscow time zone at coordinates 52.34198 latitude and 35.35917 longitude, the settlement functions as the administrative center of Zheleznogorsky District.
- Daily Movement Daily movement paths converge around the local civic functions of Kursk Oblast.
- Civic Center The municipal district infrastructure draws transit flows northwest of Kursk.
Additional geographic data and regional contexts are documented via the Zheleznogorsk entry and the GeoNames record for Zheleznogorsk.
02 · OverviewZheleznogorsk, in brief
Zheleznogorsk
Zheleznogorsk is a populated place located in Russia. Specifically, this town sits within Kursk Oblast, positioned northwest of Kursk.
Operating under the Europe/Moscow timezone, the settlement functions as the administrative center of Zheleznogorsky District. Geographic coordinates place the locality at latitude 52.34198 and longitude 35.35917. Within this municipal space, the recorded population stands at 97900 residents navigating the local territory.
Daily movement throughout the area connects the town to broader regional networks within Kursk Oblast. People transit across the municipal boundaries using local transport infrastructure tied to the administrative hub. The broader geography of the country includes multiple locations sharing this designation, such as the closed Siberian town in Krasnoyarsk Krai that was once a secret town, and Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky in Irkutsk Oblast, which features the Zheleznogorsk Airport located just south of it.
For further reference regarding these territorial divisions, documentation includes details on the Zheleznogorsk entry and related administrative units like Zheleznogorsk Urban Okrug.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zheleznogorsk
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01 · Q&AWhere is Zheleznogorsk located and what are its coordinates?
Zheleznogorsk is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 52.3420, 35.3592, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Zheleznogorsk?
Zheleznogorsk has a recorded population of approximately 97,900 and observes the Europe/Moscow time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Zheleznogorsk?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Zheleznogorsk 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 Zheleznogorsk?
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