Yam-Alin

Mountains Remote mountain range in Russia's Far East

Yam‑Alin is a remote mountain range in Russia’s Far East; mountaineers and expedition teams explore its ridges, alpine tundra and river valleys far from major roads.

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Yam-Alin
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How to Get to Yam-Alin #

Access to Yam-Alin depends on specific entry points in the Russian Far East; travel usually requires significant planning, potentially charter transport, and coordination with regional authorities. Provinces and local guides provide the safest access options.

Tips for Visiting Yam-Alin #

  • If planning exploration, research permits and local logistics ahead of time-travel in remote Russian ranges often requires local guides.
  • Bring robust map and navigation tools; cell coverage is unlikely in many areas of the range.

Best Time to Visit Yam-Alin #

Summer is the most practical season for travel in the Yam-Alin range; other seasons bring heavy snow and logistical difficulty.

Summer
June-August · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Warmer weather and snow-free passes in many parts of the range.
Late spring & early autumn
May & September · -5-10°C (23-50°F)
Transitional conditions with possible late snow; plan for uncertain weather.

Weather & Climate near Yam-Alin #

Climate

Yam-Alin'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 -39°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (832 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-46°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -24°C and lows of -39°C. Light rainfall.

48 Poor

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-39° -24°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -36°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-36° -19°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-30° -12°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-17° -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -30°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-30° -15°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -37°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-37° -23°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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