Verkhoyansk Range
Mountains Siberian mountain range noted for extreme cold
In northeastern Siberia, the Verkhoyansk Range offers remote mountains, permafrost landscapes and scientific interest in extreme cold-expeditions focus on geology, winter conditions and river valleys.
The Verkhoyansk Range is a mountain system in Russia’s far northeast, within the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), known for its rugged ridges, cold climate and extensive permafrost. The range is geographically prominent in northeastern Siberia and is associated with some of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.
Topography transitions from taiga at lower slopes to tundra and bare rock at higher elevations; rivers and deep valley systems cut the range. Human settlement is sparse and concentrated in river valleys and a few towns such as Verkhoyansk, which give the range its name.
The mountains lie in the interior of northeastern Siberia, well inland from the Arctic coast, and are reached by long overland routes from regional centres in Yakutia.
- Extreme cold: The surrounding region includes Verkhoyansk and Oymyakon, localities famous for recording some of the lowest air temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Environment and access: The range supports continuous permafrost, taiga and tundra ecosystems and is sparsely populated, with access limited outside of summer months.
Tips for Visiting Verkhoyansk Range #
- Use Yakutsk as the logistical base for trips into the Verkhoyansk Range-most overland routes and charter flights are organized from there and road access is highly seasonal.
- Visit in summer (June-August) when river crossings and summer tracks are passable; in winter the region is extremely remote and travel conditions are far more challenging and weather-dependent.
Best Time to Visit Verkhoyansk Range #
Visit the Verkhoyansk Range in the brief summer months (June-August) for the most accessible conditions; winters are extremely cold and challenging.
Weather & Climate near Verkhoyansk Range #
Verkhoyansk Range's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -40°C to 17°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -33°C and lows of -40°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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