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Climate

Type of climate

Moderately continental

Average annual temperature

January -5,80C
July +290C

  • The average annual air temperature ranges from +10°C (50 °F) in the north to +8°C (46 °F) in the south.
  • The frost-free period lasts for 180–199 days.
  • Winter has a moderately mild climate with inconsistent snow coverage.
  • Annual precipitation ranges from 699 mm in the northern part of the district to 762 mm in the south. A significant amount of precipitation, ranging from 200–300 mm, occurs during the cold period from November to March.
  • The wind patterns in the northern district show several unfavorable signs.
  • The prevailing winds are east and south winds.
  • The wind regime in the southern half of the district is more favorable.
  • There are hardly any strong or dry winds in this area.

Mineral
resources

Gypsum

43 100 thousand tons

Limestone

236 093 thousand m³

Salt

700 million tons

Sand and gravel deposits

10 million m³

Fertile
lands

Total amount

91 737 hectares

  • Arable land — 47,770 hectares
  • Pastures — 26,470 hectares
  • Hayfields — 16,901 hectares
  • Perennial plantings — 596 hectares

Recreational resources

  • Mostovskoy district has rich recreational resources, including clean mountain rivers, diverse waterfalls, caves, picturesque landscapes teeming with various flora and fauna, and other natural and historical sites.
  • Tsakhvoa Mountain: Tsakhvoa Mountain is the highest point in Krasnodar region, reaching 3,346 meters above sea level. Situated at the northern tip of the Gertsen Ridge, which is a section of the Main Caucasian Range system, Tsakhvoa is positioned between the Malaya Laba and Bezymyanka rivers in the Mostovskoy district of Krasnodar region within the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve.
  • Kapustinsky Waterfall: Kapustinsky Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Mostovskoy district, created by the Kapustinka brook. It impresses with its remarkable size and stunning beauty, standing at a height of 35 meters.
  • Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve: The eastern section of the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve is situated within the district. This reserve is internationally recognized for its untouched natural environment, safeguarding pristine landscapes with exceptional plant and animal life. Its terrain is defined by the Main Caucasus Range. The reserve’s flora consists of approximately 3,000 plant species, 89 mammal species, and 248 bird species.
  • Thermal water: In Mostovskoy district, four thermal water deposits have been found, totaling 24 wells. There are 16 thermal water recreation centers with a total number of 466 rooms in the district.

Tsakhvoa Mountain

Tsakhvoa Mountain is the highest point in Krasnodar region, reaching 3,346 meters above sea level. Tsakhvoa is located at the northern tip of the Herzen Ridge, which is part of the Main Caucasian Range system. Tsakhvoa is positioned between the Malaya Laba and Bezymyanka rivers in Mostovskoy district of Krasnodar region within the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve.

Kapustinsky waterfall

Kapustinsky Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Mostovskoy district, created by the Kapustinka brook. It impresses with its remarkable size and stunning beauty, standing at a height of 35 meters.

Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve

The eastern part of the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve is located on the territory of the district. This reserve is internationally recognized for its untouched natural environment, safeguarding pristine landscapes with exceptional plant and animal life. Its terrain is defined by the Main Caucasus Range. The reserve’s flora consists of approximately 3,000 plant species, 89 mammal species, and 248 bird species.

Thermal water

Today, four thermal water deposits have been found in Mostovskoy district, totaling 24 wells. There are 16 thermal water recreation centers with a total number of 466 rooms in the district.