Kolchak Island
Island Small Arctic island in Krasnoyarsk Krai
Kolchak Island lies in Krasnoyarsk Krai’s high Arctic; reached only by expedition vessels, it appears on polar itineraries for sea-ice navigation, seabirds and stark Arctic geology.
Best Time to Visit Kolchak Island #
If visiting, plan for the brief Arctic summer (June-August) when sea ice is at its minimum and access by expedition craft is most feasible.
Weather & Climate near Kolchak Island #
Kolchak Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -35°C to 7°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -29°C and lows of -35°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 33 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
