October Revolution IslandOctober Revolution Island at a Glance
About October Revolution Island
October Revolution Island is an uninhabited island in the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago in Krasnoyarsk Krai in the Russian high Arctic. The island is largely glaciated and remote, with polar climate conditions dominating year-round.
The island is of interest primarily to polar scientists and occasional expedition cruises because of its glaciers, sea-ice environment, and Arctic geology. There are no towns or permanent facilities and visits are logistically complex.
The Severnaya Zemlya archipelago was fully mapped by Soviet expeditions in 1930-1932; many island names reflect Soviet-era commemorations. October Revolution Island lies between the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea and forms part of the far-northern Russian Arctic island group.
- Accessibility: Accessible only by scientific expedition or occasional icebreaker/cruise ships; there are no permanent settlements or infrastructure on the island.
Best Time to Visit October Revolution Island
Visits only during the brief Arctic summer via expedition vessels or research missions; otherwise inaccessible.
Weather & Climate near October Revolution Island
October Revolution Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -35°C to 2°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -34° - -28° | -41° | 10 mm | - | 99% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| February | Poor | -35° - -29° | -42° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.0h |
| March | Poor | -33° - -27° | -40° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 10.7h |
| April | Poor | -26° - -20° | -33° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 20.9h |
| May | Poor | -15° - -10° | -20° | 8 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| June | Poor | -4° - -1° | -8° | 10 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 24.0h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 2° | -3° | 27 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 24.0h |
| August | Poor | -2° - 1° | -5° | 23 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 23.4h |
| September | Poor | -7° - -3° | -11° | 18 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 14.2h |
| October | Poor | -17° - -13° | -23° | 12 mm | overcast | 99% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.1h |
| November | - | -27° - -22° | -33° | 9 mm | - | 99% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| December | - | -31° - -25° | -38° | 12 mm | - | 99% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
How to Get to October Revolution Island
Reaching the island requires ice-class research vessels or chartered polar cruises from Russian Arctic ports. Travel is organized through polar research institutions and specialist expedition companies.
Tips for Visiting October Revolution Island
- This is extreme polar territory - only organized scientific or expedition voyages reach October Revolution Island.
- Prepare for multi-week logistics and harsh weather; specialist operators provide ice-class ships and permits.