Arthur Island
Island Remote Arctic island in Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast
In the high Arctic, Arthur Island lies within Franz Josef Land’s polar wilderness; expedition cruises and researchers visit for seabirds, seals, polar landscapes and glacial features.
How to Get to Arthur Island #
Access is by expedition vessel operating in the high Arctic during the summer months; no regular transport exists and landings are subject to weather and permit restrictions.
Tips for Visiting Arthur Island #
- Preparedness is essential: Arctic islands like Arthur Island are inaccessible except by icebreaker or as part of organized polar expeditions.
- Bring proper cold-weather gear and expect no visitor facilities.
Best Time to Visit Arthur Island #
Arthur Island is remote polar country; access depends entirely on ice conditions and organised expeditions during the short summer window.
Weather & Climate near Arthur Island #
Arthur Island's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -29°C to 1°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall.
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