Suturuokha (lake)

Lake Remote Arctic lake in Sakha Republic

A remote lake in the Sakha Republic set within Arctic tundra; it attracts anglers, local guides and occasional scientific teams studying permafrost and freshwater ecology.

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Suturuokha (lake)
69.1581, 145.4050

How to Get to Suturuokha (lake) #

Access is by regional routes from larger Sakha settlements; travel typically requires charter flights to nearby airstrips, extended overland travel by 4x4, and coordination with local guides. Infrastructure is minimal-plan logistics thoroughly and allow for weather delays.

Tips for Visiting Suturuokha (lake) #

  • Expect extreme cold in winter; winter access may be impossible except by locals with specialized vehicles.
  • Carry satellite communication or inform local authorities before travel-this is remote northern Siberia.
  • Summer brings mosquitoes-bring head netting for comfort.

Best Time to Visit Suturuokha (lake) #

Summer months are the only practical window for most visitors; winters are dangerously cold and inaccessible.

Summer
June-August · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Short window of milder weather for access; long daylight makes fieldwork possible.
Winter
November-March · -40--20°C (-40--4°F)
Extreme cold and polar night conditions; travel is for specialists only.

Weather & Climate near Suturuokha (lake) #

Climate

Suturuokha (lake)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -40°C to 17°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-55°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -40°C. Light rainfall.

48 Poor

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-40° -32°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-34°
Feels Like Freezing
-34°C
Temperature
-38° -30°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -33°C. Almost no rain.

48 Poor

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-33° -21°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-21° -8°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
15.8h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-28°
Feels Like Freezing
-28°C
Temperature
-32° -24°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-34°
Feels Like Freezing
-34°C
Temperature
-38° -30°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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