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Wrangel Island Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -25°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Wrangel Island in Russia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Wrangel Island have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, May and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wrangel Island?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 6°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wrangel Island?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wrangel Island?
    August tops the wettest month list with 42 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wrangel Island?
    March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wrangel Island?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Wrangel Island

    Fri   Nov 22
    -11°C | -21°C
    E 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    -17°C | -19°C
    N 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    -17°C | -22°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain