McNult Island
Island Remote Russian Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast
A high‑latitude island in Arkhangelskaya Oblast, McNult Island appears mostly to researchers and expedition vessels exploring Arctic coastlines and wildlife.
How to Get to McNult Island #
Access is seasonal and requires coordination with Russian authorities and polar logistics providers. Most expeditions to high Arctic islands use ice-strengthened research vessels or helicopter transfers from larger bases; sea-ice conditions dictate the exact window.
Tips for Visiting McNult Island #
- If planning research expeditions in high Arctic zones, coordinate with Russian authorities well in advance for permits and logistics.
- Pack extreme-cold gear and redundant communications; polar weather on islands north of 80° latitude changes rapidly.
- Expect polar night and midnight sun extremes - plan field seasons accordingly.
Best Time to Visit McNult Island #
Only accessible in the short Arctic summer by ice-strengthened vessel or specialized aviation with permits.
Arctic summer
June-August · -10°C to +5°C
24-hour daylight and minimal sea ice on some years; the only practical season for sea access and rare fieldwork.
Weather & Climate near McNult Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
5°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
February
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight
March
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight
April
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight
May
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
June
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight
July
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
August
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight
September
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight
October
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
