Znamenskiy Island

Island Uninhabited Antarctic island in polar research region

Znamenskiy Island lies off East Antarctica; access is by research vessels or expedition cruises, with landings focused on wildlife observation and geological interest.

Znamenskiy Island
-70.2333, 161.8500

How to Get to Znamenskiy Island #

Znamenskiy Island is accessible only as part of an Antarctic expedition during the austral summer. Visits are made by ice-strengthened research or expedition vessels; itineraries and landing permissions are managed by expedition operators and national Antarctic programs.

Best Time to Visit Znamenskiy Island #

Visits are only possible during the Antarctic summer and only on organized expedition cruises; conditions are heavily weather-dependent.

Antarican summer
November-March · -2-2°C (28-36°F)
Only viable season for ship-based visits; sea ice retreats enough to allow approach by expedition vessels.

Weather & Climate near Znamenskiy Island #

Climate

Znamenskiy Island's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
10.1 m/s
Wind
Windy

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
11.7 m/s
Wind
Windy

March

March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
14.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

April

April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
13.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

May

May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
12.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
12.1 m/s
Wind
Windy

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
12.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
13.4 m/s
Wind
Windy

September

September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
12.9 m/s
Wind
Windy

October

October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 42 mm of rain and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
11.7 m/s
Wind
Windy

November

November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
12.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
9.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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