Davis Island

Island High Arctic Russian island in the Arctic Ocean

Davis Island
Davis Island, Arkhangelskaya oblast area, Russia (Arctic region)
80.3631, 61.3699

How to Get to Davis Island #

Access requires ice-capable vessels and is typically arranged through polar expedition operators or Russian research institutions; seasonal windows depend heavily on sea ice retreat and federal permissions.

Tips for Visiting Davis Island #

  • The island is in high Arctic waters-prepare with polar-rated clothing and plan for brief, weather-dependent visits.
  • Wildlife and historic sites (where present) require respectful distance-engage authorized guides where possible.
  • Access is seasonal and typically arranged via ice-capable vessels and research operators.

Best Time to Visit Davis Island #

Visits are highly seasonal and dependent on ice conditions; summer provides the only realistic access for most expeditions.

Arctic summer
June-August · -5 to +5°C
Short window for ship-based visits when ice retreat permits access.

Weather & Climate near Davis Island #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight

March

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

April

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight

May

Weather

0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

Weather

0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

Weather

0.3
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight

September

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight

October

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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