Ilyinsky (volcano)

Volcano Stratovolcano on Kamchatka peninsula

A volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula recorded in geological surveys. Scientists and experienced trekkers visit for volcanic landforms, lava deposits and remote backcountry access.

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Ilyinsky (volcano)
51.4966, 157.2039

How to Get to Ilyinsky (volcano) #

Access typically begins in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky; from there, overland travel on rough roads and forestry tracks or charter helicopter flights are used to reach volcano sites in Kamchatka. Local outfitters in Petropavlovsk arrange multi-day journeys; permits and experienced guides are strongly recommended.

Tips for Visiting Ilyinsky (volcano) #

  • Arrange transport from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky with a licensed guide - road access is rough and weather-dependent.
  • Bring a GPS and a VHF or satellite communication device; cell coverage in remote Kamchatka volcano zones is unreliable.
  • If planning to climb, plan for rapid weather changes and pack layers; ridgelines can be windy even in summer.

Best Time to Visit Ilyinsky (volcano) #

Visitable in the short Kamchatka summer (July-August); weather dictates access and route safety.

Summer (trekking season)
July-August · 5-15°C
The most accessible time for overland approaches and helicopter flights; long daylight and fewer storms.
Late spring/early autumn
May-June, September · 0-10°C
Shorter windows of good weather; more dramatic snow-and-mist scenery but higher risk of storms.

Weather & Climate near Ilyinsky (volcano) #

Climate

Ilyinsky (volcano)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -16°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1121 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -10°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
6.9 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. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-6° -3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
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 (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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