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.
Ilyinsky (volcano) at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Ilyinsky (volcano)#
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.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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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.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.