Moma Range

Mountains Remote mountain range in northeastern Siberia, Russia

In northeastern Siberia, the Moma Range is a remote mountain chain of tundra, permafrost and river valleys. It attracts researchers and expedition teams interested in geology, glaciology and Arctic ecosystems.

Moma Range
Moma Range, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
65.8834, 147.1329
No admission; access is variable and depends on remoteness and permits for certain regions

How to Get to Moma Range #

The Moma Range is in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of Russia and is extremely remote. Access is typically by river boat in summer or by winter ice-road and snowmobile; flights to regional hubs such as Yakutsk followed by long overland travel are common. Expeditions require local guides and careful logistical planning.

Tips for Visiting Moma Range #

  • Organize any expedition with an experienced Arctic logistics operator familiar with the Moma area.
  • Prepare for extreme cold and remoteness; satellite communication and emergency plans are essential.
  • Respect indigenous lands and obtain permissions where necessary; much of the region falls within traditional territories.

Best Time to Visit Moma Range #

Access in summer months is the most practical; outside that period conditions are extremely severe and logistically challenging.

Summer (brief Arctic summer)
June-August · 0-15°C
Short window for access when rivers are navigable and the ground thaws; emergency services are limited.
Winter
December-February · -40--20°C
Extremely severe conditions; travel only for well-equipped, professional expeditions.

Weather & Climate near Moma Range #

Climate

Moma Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -41°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-49°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -41°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-41° -33°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -41°C. Light rainfall.

48 Poor

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-41° -31°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -39°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

48 Poor

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-39° -24°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.

48 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-28° -12°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -15°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-34°
Feels Like Freezing
-34°C
Temperature
-38° -29°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -40°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-40° -32°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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