Did you know that the driest air on our planet is in Antarctica?
Unfortunately, the very low temperature makes it impossible to fully enjoy such a comfortable low level of air humidity on this continent.
There are many territories on Earth with very high humidity. In such places it is difficult to breathe, and even more so to live. In this article, you can learn about the zones of the territory of Russia (and not only), where rather high humidity prevails.
How to survive in the wettest place in Russia? How to live, behave and how to dress can be found in this article. But first, let's talk about some areas of the world with a similar climate situation.
Wettest places on Earth
Before we decide where the wettest place in Russia is, let's look at similar places around the planet.
Territories with the highest air humidity on Earth, as a rule, are located close to the equatorial part and mainly in coastal areas. The wettest settlements are the Asian cities (southern and southeastern parts): Calcutta, the cities of the Kerala section in India, the Philippine city of Manila and Bangkok in Thailand. In them, during the rainy season, the air temperature and humidity reach such a level that there is a feeling of being in a sauna.
The wettest city in Australia is Darwin. The period of dampness in it lasts from December to April. It is also humid throughout the year in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Singapore due to their proximity to the equator and, in addition, being on the ocean coast. Therefore, there are few sunny clear days in these places.
There are such cities in cooler places. This is Northern Tasmania (Australia). This is due to the fact that its territory is washed by the ocean between Tasmania and Australia. In summer, the dry, hot air is absorbed by the ocean, and temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius are rare here.
In the US, the cities with the highest humidity are Forks and Olympia, located in the state of Washington.
Russian territories
The wettest Russian settlements are the cities of Khabarovsk and Sochi. They strongly feel discomfort from the stuffy and heavy air. In this regard, people suffering from various heart diseases, high blood pressure and other similar diseases are undesirable to live in these places.
The wettest place in Russia: Krasnodar Territory (Achishkho), description
In the Krasnodar Territory, in the vicinity of the famous Sochi Krasnaya Polyana, there is a place called Achishkho. It is a ridge and the mountain of the same name.
The height of the main peak of Achishkho is 2391 meters above sea level. The ridge is located on the middle reaches of the Mzymta River. It is, in a way, a separator of the drainage basins of the largest tributaries of the river. Mzymta: rivers Achipse and Chvezhipse.
This is one of the most beautiful massifs (rock) in Krasnaya Polyana.
The surroundings of Sochi (more precisely, the Achishkho ridge) are a wonderful world of alpine meadows. A lot of green forests of beech trees, emerald lakes, waterfalls of noisy and fast rivers. Endemic animals live in these paradise places, relict vegetation grows. All this is the wonderful world of the Caucasus Reserve.
Besides, Achishkho is the brightest impression of the Caucasus Mountains with snow caps on the peaks, adrenaline and the most positive emotions from climbing and everything you see.
From the height of the massif, an amazing view of Krasnaya Polyana opens up, and a little further away, in the haze, the five-domed Aibga is visible. From the highest point of Mount Achishkho, which can be reached along a very narrow (about 30 cm) path with abysses on the sides, you can see the Caucasus at a glance.
The wettest place in Russia is the most beautiful and most attractive place for romantics and hikers.
Rules for survival and safe travel
Climatic conditions of these places are peculiar. It rains almost every day in the summer in the afternoon (usually from 2 to 5 pm) and often with thunderstorms. In this regard, it is advisable to carry out all hiking trips in the morning and you should definitely take care of the necessary clothing. In addition, it is best to return to the camp from Achishkhi by noon. Because it is very dangerous to be at an altitude of 2000 meters during a thunderstorm.
The wettest place in Russia - Achishkho can meet travelers in a peculiar way in terms of weather conditions. Therefore, you should remember about the right equipment. Here are the basic items needed to survive in these climates:
- raincoat;
- fleece gloves;
- ski hat;
- boot covers;
- windbreaker and waterproof pants;
- sleeping bag;
- polyurethane foam mat;
- trekking and replacement shoes;
- seat; backpack;
- cape on backpack;
- panama;
- glasses;
- cream;
- headlamp;
- first aid kit.
Conclusion
Wonderful place - Achishkho. This is the best natural viewing platform. But, unfortunately, only 70 days a year are sunny here. And perhaps that is why these places attract the attention of romantics even more.
