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Climate

Type of climate

moderately continental

Average annual temperature

January -3,50C
July +300C

  • In terms of natural and climatic indicators, Novokubansk district is characterized by a dry climate with high heat levels, and its area is situated in a zone subjet to strong winds.
  • Precipitation reaches its peak during the warm period (from April to September), with 340 mm, and drops to its lowest at 211 mm during the cold period.
  • In summer, precipitation falls in the form of showers, preceded by a long period of hot, dry weather.
  • Winter is short and mild, but in some years, it can be severe with a prolonged icy period. Summers are hot and long.
  • During spring and summer, dry winds blow from the east and southwest.

Mineral
resources

Sand and gravel deposits

1.2 million tons

Clay

10 million m3

Sand

8.7 million tons

Fresh water
reserves

medium

  • The district’s territory is intersected by numerous rivers and gullies. The primary transportation route is the Kuban river, with an average flow speed of 2.7 m/s during full flood and 0.9 m/s during low water levels.

Fertile
lands

Total amount

  • Arable lands cover the largest portion of land at 79%, followed by pastures at 6%. There are small areas dedicated to hayfields, pastures, and perennial plantations, making up a total of 82.3% of agricultural land.
  • Forest areas and areas with tree and shrub vegetation combined account for 7.2%. This has a positive impact on the microclimate and helps protect arable lands from wind and water erosion.
  • The main soil type in the district is chernozem, which has two subtypes: typical and ordinary chernozems.

Recreational resources

Total amount

29

  • Novokubansk district has 29 ponds covering a total area of 264 hectares, which are used for pond fish farming by 19 water users.
  • Natural thermal springs

Ponds

Novokubansk district has 29 ponds covering a total area of 264 hectares, which are used for pond fish farming by 19 water users. This contributes to the development of the fishing industry.

Natural thermal springs

Natural thermal springs are located in the southern part of the district.

Spring of St. Seraphim of Sarov

The spring, dedicated to St. Seraphim of Sarov, can be found in the Urup River valley, at the start of Dzerzhinsk Street in Sovetskaya village, Novokubansk district, Krasnodar region. It is situated near the old prayer house.

 The path to the spring has a ladder and railings for safety. The slope leading to the spring and the stream bed are reinforced. There are flower beds, a bathhouse with a holy water font, and a bench. This magnificent and quiet place offers a splendid view of the river valley, providing a peaceful retreat for rejuvenating your soul.

 Spring water gushes out from the slope of the floodplain terrace. The water is then collected in a pipe and flows naturally into a closed small brick bathhouse with a holy water font. This water is clean, clear, odorless, pleasant to taste, hard, and has a temperature of 12 °C (54 °F).

 People started to realize that this spring is special because its water has healing properties. A lot of people come here for the feast of Epiphany.