Jackson Island
Island Remote Arctic island in Russia's northern archipelago
Jackson Island in Arkhangelsk Oblast is part of Franz Josef Land in the high Arctic, visited only by polar expeditions for historic landing sites, seabird colonies and pack-ice scenery.
Best Time to Visit Jackson Island #
Only realistically visited during the brief Arctic summer (mainly July-August) when ice conditions may allow expedition vessels to reach the island.
High Arctic summer
Jul-Aug · around 0-3°C
Short window when sea ice is reduced and specialist Arctic expeditions can approach the island.
Rest of year
Sep-Jun · -30 to -10°C
Long, cold, ice‑bound season with persistent sea ice and generally no civilian access.
Weather & Climate near Jackson 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
0.2h daylight
March
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight
April
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
22.1h daylight
May
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
June
Weather
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
July
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
August
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
24.0h daylight
September
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.9h daylight
October
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
