Shelonsky Islands

Islands Remote Arctic islands in Sakha Republic, sparsely inhabited

Remote islands off the Sakha Republic coast in the Arctic, the Shelonsky Islands draw scientific teams studying permafrost, seabirds and Arctic geology; public access is limited.

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Shelonsky Islands
71.6500, 138.5833

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Weather & Climate near Shelonsky Islands #

Climate

Shelonsky Islands's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -37°C to 12°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-51°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -30°C and lows of -37°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

49 Poor

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-37° -30°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-37° -30°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -33°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-29°
Feels Like Freezing
-29°C
Temperature
-33° -25°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.3h daylight

April

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

47 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -15°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
16.3h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
22.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
18.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.1h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -10°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-30° -23°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-35° -28°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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