Wrangel Island Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Wrangel Island can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from cold
to very cold.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from chilly to very cold in Wrangel Island. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 6°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -25°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Wrangel Island has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 282 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Wrangel Island can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 42 mm of precipitation over 27 snowy/rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Wrangel Island Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Wrangel Island can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of April under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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6 m/s
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Wrangel Island in Russia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, May and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 6°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -21°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 42 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.
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