Snowy climate

   Snowy climate is typical to the part of mountain-peaks at 3800m above the sea level. Winters are lasting (about 6 months) with steady deep snow cover (2m and more). The annual medium speed of winds is 5m/sec. In some parts of relief there are snow-spots whole year round and everlasting spots of snow- and ice –fields on the top of Khustup. The medium air temperature in winter is below –10C, the minimum temperature –46C. Springs, summers, autumns are short and cold. The medium air temperature in the warmest months is not higher +5C, the maximum temperature is not higher +20C. Annual rainfall amount is 900mm and more.
The climate is not favourable for farming.

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