Kolosovykh Island
Island Remote Arctic island in Krasnoyarsk Krai
Remote island in the Kara Sea off Krasnoyarsk Krai; visited by polar expeditions and researchers for tundra, seabird colonies, sea-ice landscapes and Arctic photography.
How to Get to Kolosovykh Island #
Access is only by sea via ice-class expedition vessel during the Arctic summer; the nearest large logistic hubs are Norilsk and Murmansk for planning, but direct travel requires coordination with polar operators.
Tips for Visiting Kolosovykh Island #
- High Arctic conditions make travel seasonal; plan trips with experienced polar operators.
- Bring extreme cold-weather gear; wind chill can be severe and weather windows short.
- Access typically comes by ice-strengthened vessel during Arctic summer when sea ice retreats.
Best Time to Visit Kolosovykh Island #
High Arctic summer (June-August) is the main window for visits by ship when sea ice is at its minimum.
Weather & Climate near Kolosovykh Island #
Kolosovykh Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -32°C to 7°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -25°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -25°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 12 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
