Sverdrup Island (Kara Sea)
Island Remote Arctic island in the Kara Sea
An Arctic island in the Kara Sea (Krasnoyarsk Krai), Sverdrup Island appears on expedition itineraries for polar landscapes, sea ice and remote research stops rather than regular tourism.
How to Get to Sverdrup Island (Kara Sea) #
Access is by specialized icebreaker or expedition vessel departing from northern Russian ports during the Arctic summer (June-August). Such voyages are arranged through polar expedition companies and require permits and logistical coordination with Russian authorities.
Tips for Visiting Sverdrup Island (Kara Sea) #
- This is remote polar territory-travel requires icebreaker or specialized expedition vessels and permits from Russian authorities.
- Prepare for extreme cold, polar navigation delays, and rigorous safety briefings from expedition operators.
Best Time to Visit Sverdrup Island (Kara Sea) #
Accessible only in the brief Arctic summer when sea ice retreats enough for expedition ships; trips are specialized and limited.
Weather & Climate near Sverdrup Island (Kara Sea) #
Sverdrup Island (Kara Sea)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -30°C to 5°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 11 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
