Lake Semyonovskoye

Lake Kola Peninsula lake in Murmansk Oblast, Arctic region

Semyonovskoye in Murmansk Oblast lies inside Arctic latitudes; expect remote shores, fishing and summer hiking opportunities under long daylight rather than developed tourism.

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Lake Semyonovskoye
Lake Semyonovskoye area, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
68.9906, 33.0911
Open 24 hours
Free

How to Get to Lake Semyonovskoye #

From Murmansk, arrange a private vehicle or regional transport north into the peninsula; many access roads are unpaved and local travel agencies can advise on seasonal passability and the best staging towns for guided visits.

Tips for Visiting Lake Semyonovskoye #

  • Bring warm layers and wind protection-even in summer the Arctic wind can bite.
  • Travel with a local guide or experienced Arctic traveler-search-and-rescue resources are limited in remote Murmansk areas.
  • Season dictates access: many roads are only reliably passable in summer.

Best Time to Visit Lake Semyonovskoye #

Mid-summer for accessibility and long daylight; avoid winter unless experienced in polar conditions.

High Arctic Summer
June-August · 4°C-12°C
Longest daylight and best access to lakes and tundra.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May & September · -2°C-8°C
Fewer insects and dramatic light; some snow is possible.
Winter
November-April · -30°C--5°C
Extreme cold, polar night conditions-only for experienced polar travelers.

Weather & Climate near Lake Semyonovskoye #

Climate

Lake Semyonovskoye's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -7°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 23 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
15.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
20.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
22.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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