Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka

Volcano Dormant volcanic peak in Sakhalin Oblast

Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka
Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
46.8318, 151.7541

How to Get to Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka #

Access is typically via regional transport hubs in Sakhalin Oblast (such as Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk) with onward regional connections by road or boat; local permissions and seasonal weather windows determine practical access.

Best Time to Visit Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka #

Summer months offer the most practical access; winter conditions are harsh and roads can be impassable.

Summer
June-August · 5-16°C (41-61°F)
Best field season for access in Sakhalin; snow is largely melted and coastal weather is milder.

Weather & Climate near Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka #

Climate

Vulkan Goryashchaya Sopka's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1571 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
11.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
11.3 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
9.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (201 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (228 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

228 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

22 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
9.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
10.6 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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