Hofmann Island

Island Small Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia

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Hofmann Island
81.2909, 60.1956

How to Get to Hofmann Island #

Access requires specialized Arctic transport; there are no scheduled services and visits must be arranged through polar logistics providers.

Tips for Visiting Hofmann Island #

  • Only accessible with an ice-capable vessel or aircraft arranged through Arctic operators-plan logistics well in advance.
  • Respect protected areas and any seasonal wildlife restrictions-this region hosts breeding seabirds and hauled-out seals.

Best Time to Visit Hofmann Island #

Visit only in the brief high Arctic summer via licensed operators; otherwise the island is inaccessible.

High Arctic summer
Jun-Aug · -10 to 5°C
The only realistic time for access with long daylight and reduced pack ice.

Weather & Climate near Hofmann Island #

Climate

Hofmann Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.2h daylight

March

March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

April

April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
22.1h daylight

May

May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
24.0h daylight

September

September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.9h daylight

October

October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

November

November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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