Royal Society Island

Island Remote Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia

A high-Arctic island administered from Arkhangelskaya oblast, Royal Society Island appears on polar expedition routes for sea-ice scenery and Arctic wildlife observation from expedition vessels.

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Royal Society Island
80.3365, 53.8651

How to Get to Royal Society Island #

Only accessible via polar research expeditions or ice-strengthened vessels during Arctic summer months; no visitor facilities.

Best Time to Visit Royal Society Island #

Visits possible only during Arctic summer on scientific or ice-strengthened expeditions.

Arctic summer
June-August · -10 to 5°C
The short window for access when sea ice retreats and specialist vessels operate.

Weather & Climate near Royal Society Island #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-35°
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

0.3
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

0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

Weather

0.4
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

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