Alger Island, Russia

Island Remote Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast

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Alger Island, Russia
Alger Island, Franz Josef Land/Arkhangelsk region (approximate location), Russia
80.3853, 56.0050

How to Get to Alger Island, Russia #

Access requires joining an Arctic expedition or arranging specific permissions through Russian authorities. Most visitors reach such islands via ice-class vessels operating in high Arctic cruises during July-August.

Tips for Visiting Alger Island, Russia #

  • This is an Arctic island in Arkhangelskaya oblast - trips are seasonal and require special arrangements.
  • Coordinate with Russian Arctic research or local authorities for safe access and updated ice conditions.

Best Time to Visit Alger Island, Russia #

Visits to Arctic islands in Arkhangelsk region are highly seasonal and generally limited to expedition cruises in July-August.

High Arctic summer
July-August · -5 to 5°C
Brief window for sea access and zodiac landings; weather is still cold and unpredictable.

Weather & Climate near Alger Island, Russia #

Climate

Alger Island, Russia's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AprilMarchFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight

March

March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

April

April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight

May

May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight

September

September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight

October

October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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