Geddes Island
Island Small Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast
Remote Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast; coordinates place it well inside Russia’s high latitudes where sea ice and polar conditions prevail and access is limited.
How to Get to Geddes Island #
Geddes Island is in the high Arctic and accessible only by ice-strengthened vessel or polar expedition. Approach typically from Arkhangelsk or via long-range research vessels; landing requires coordination with Russian authorities and careful ice navigation.
Tips for Visiting Geddes Island #
- Consult polar charts and seasonal ice reports-approach in summer only when the pack ice retreats.
- Bring cold-weather gear and emergency beacon; this is extreme Arctic country with no services.
- If traveling by research vessel, request permission and guidance from the ship's captain-landing permits may be required.
Best Time to Visit Geddes Island #
Summertime (brief Arctic summer) is the only practical window for visits; even then logistics are complex.
Arctic summer
June-August · -2-6°C
Ice melt allows ship access; 24-hour daylight can be disorienting but offers maximum time ashore.
Arctic winter
November-March · -30--15°C
Extreme cold and polar night; approach only with specialist expedition teams.
Weather & Climate near Geddes Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
4°
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
