Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt

Island Remote Arctic island in Arkhangelsk region

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Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt
Ostrov Viner‑Nëyshtadt (Wiener‑Neustadt Island), Franz Josef Land, Arkhangelskaya oblast, Russia
80.8000, 58.3361
No public facilities or regular visitor access; research or expedition visits require permits.

How to Get to Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt #

There is no scheduled public transport. Access requires an organized polar expedition from Arkhangelsk or Murmansk with icebreaker support and government permits; only specialized tour operators and research institutions undertake such voyages.

Tips for Visiting Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt #

  • This is a high Arctic location - plan for extreme cold, polar bear risk and arrange local permits and guides well in advance.
  • Travel only with experienced Arctic operators; ice conditions and daylight hours determine feasibility.
  • Bring redundant navigation and communication gear - satellite phone and emergency beacon are essential.

Best Time to Visit Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt #

Visit only in high Arctic summer when sea ice is reduced and daylight is extensive; expeditions must be carefully timed.

High Arctic summer
June-August · -5-5°C
Midnight sun, reduced sea ice - best chance for ship access and landings.

Weather & Climate near Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt #

Climate

Ostrov Viner-Nëyshtadt'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. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

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

January

January is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
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

18 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

16 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 15 mm and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
5.1 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

26 mm
Rainfall
4.4 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

27 mm
Rainfall
4.4 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

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-8° -5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
6.1 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

22 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° -18°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 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 -27°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-27° -21°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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