Fuss Peak

Volcano Volcanic peak in Sakhalin Oblast's Kuril island chain

Volcanic summit in Russia’s Sakhalin Oblast set amid rugged, sparsely populated terrain. Climbers, geologists and expedition teams visit for volcanic geology and remote coastal panoramas.

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Fuss Peak
50.2698, 155.2481
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Best Time to Visit Fuss Peak #

Visit in the short summer window for the safest and most accessible conditions on Fuss Peak.

Summer (short, cool season)
Jun-Aug · 10-18 °C
The brief summer offers the most favorable weather for mountain approaches-conditions are cool and snowmelt improves access.
Shoulder/late spring
May, Sep · 0-10 °C
Variable conditions with lingering snow at higher elevations; approach routes may still be wet or icy.
Winter (cold and snowy)
Oct-Apr · −20-−5 °C
Long, cold winters with heavy snow and sea-effect weather; travel is difficult and mountaineering conditions are harsh.

Weather & Climate near Fuss Peak #

Climate

Fuss Peak's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1344 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
17°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° – -9°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
10.8 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° – -9°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
10.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° – -8°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
9.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° – 1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
9.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
10.2 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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