Starokadomsky Island

Island Remote Arctic island in Kara Sea

An Arctic island in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Starokadomsky sits within the high-latitude archipelago. Access is by expedition ship; scientists and polar travellers visit for tundra landscapes, seabird colonies and the broader Arctic environment.

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Starokadomsky Island
78.2592, 106.5108

Tips for Visiting Starokadomsky Island #

  • Starokadomsky Island is in the high Arctic and not accessible by regular transport - visits only occur as part of organised Arctic expeditions or scientific programs during the short summer season, so arrange access through a professional operator.
  • Plan any trip for the Arctic summer window (ice- and weather-dependent) and confirm permits, guide support and emergency procedures with your expedition company well in advance.

Best Time to Visit Starokadomsky Island #

Because this island lies in the high Arctic, the short summer (June-August) is the only practical time for visits when conditions are relatively mild and access is possible.

High Arctic summer (best access)
Jun-Aug · around 0-10°C
Milder temperatures and continuous daylight make this the main window for visits and any expedition access.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep · around or below 0°C
Cool and increasingly difficult to reach as sea ice forms or remains; access becomes more limited.
Winter / polar night
Oct-Apr · well below 0°C
Very cold, long polar night and sea ice - travel is generally impractical outside the summer season.

Weather & Climate near Starokadomsky Island #

Climate

Starokadomsky Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -33°C to 3°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
MarchFebruaryApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-33° -27°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-33° -28°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -32°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-29°
Feels Like Freezing
-29°C
Temperature
-32° -26°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 10 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° -18°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
20.2h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -9°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
22.9h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-5° -2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-17° -11°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-27° -21°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-30° -24°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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