Feklistova Island
Island Forest-covered island in the Sea of Okhotsk
Part of Khabarovsk Krai’s island chain, Feklistova Island attracts expedition cruise visitors and naturalists for rugged shoreline, birdlife and Sea of Okhotsk coastal scenery.
Feklistova Island is an island in the Shantar Islands group in the Sea of Okhotsk, within Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. It is a remote, largely undeveloped island in the Russian Far East.
The island is visited for its coastal landscapes, seabird colonies and marine wildlife typical of the Shantar archipelago. Beaches and rocky shores are the main visitor features; there are no tourist facilities on the island. Travel is seasonal, with the short summer offering the safest conditions for small-boat landings and wildlife watching.
The island has no major built structures and has been used historically only for seasonal hunting and fishing camps rather than permanent settlement. It is part of the broader Shantar Island environment, which has been subject to limited scientific and conservation interest.
Feklistova lies in the Sea of Okhotsk off the northern Pacific coast of Khabarovsk Krai, within the Shantar Islands archipelago. It is remote from major towns and is reached from regional ports by private vessel or expedition boat.
- Access: Access is by private boat or organized expedition; there are no regular ferry services and landing can be difficult outside calm summer months.
- Nature: Part of the Shantar Islands group and largely uninhabited, the island is best visited for wildlife observation and remote coastal scenery.
How to Get to Feklistova Island #
Access is by sea from ports in Khabarovsk Krai or by private expedition; conditions are best in summer months.
Tips for Visiting Feklistova Island #
- Sea conditions can be rough; ensure experienced local captains and adequate safety gear.
- Bring binoculars for marine mammal and seabird spotting along the island's coasts.
Best Time to Visit Feklistova Island #
Visit windows depend on Sea of Okhotsk weather; summer months offer the most stable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Feklistova Island #
Feklistova Island's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (610 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.