Ostrov Tsiglera

Island Small Arctic island in Arkhangelskaya oblast, Russia

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Ostrov Tsiglera
80.9563, 57.5191
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How to Get to Ostrov Tsiglera #

Ostrov Tsiglera is in the high Arctic of Arkhangelskaya oblast and is not served by roads. Access is typically only by sea or air: expedition vessels/icebreakers and specialist charters operate from Russian Arctic ports such as Arkhangelsk or Murmansk, and helicopter or small-aircraft charters are used where available. There are no scheduled public transport links; plan travel through an experienced Arctic expedition operator and check permits and seasonal ice conditions.

Best Time to Visit Ostrov Tsiglera #

Visit in the short Arctic summer (June-August) when sea ice is reduced and access is most feasible.

Arctic summer
June-August · 0-5°C
Brief thaw and milder conditions with continuous daylight; the island is most accessible by expedition vessels and ice conditions are reduced.
Arctic winter
October-April · −20 to −5°C
Long, very cold season with sea ice and polar night; generally inaccessible and extreme conditions prevail.

Weather & Climate near Ostrov Tsiglera #

Climate

Ostrov Tsiglera's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -29°C to -1°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
3°
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-28° – -22°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

February

February is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-28° – -22°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-29° – -23°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° – -19°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-14° – -11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-6° – -4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-3° – -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-4° – -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-17° – -13°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° – -17°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-26° – -20°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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