McMurdo Station المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| فبراير | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| مارس | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ماي | -23° | -29° | 13 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يونيو | -22° | -28° | 17 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يوليو | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | -23° | -31° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | -24° | -30° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Semi-arid. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -26°C | 6°C cooler | 64 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة McMurdo Station
Go in يناير, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ماي, يونيو and يوليو - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of -12°C is 6.8°C above the -19°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
هبات الرياح و 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -22°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots مع grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 58 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ماي, يونيو and يوليو - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in القارة القطبية الجنوبية. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
درجة الحرارة الآن -14°C (6°F) in McMurdo Station مع غائم. المحسوسة -20°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين -22°C و -12°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.5/10 - حدّي.
أفضل وقت لزيارة McMurdo Station is يناير, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. المناخ semi-arid. ماي, يونيو and يوليو tend و be the least comfortable months. ديسمبر is the warmest month مع average highs near -5°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near -34°C.
باختصار. Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of -12°C is 6.8°C above the -19°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 8 AM و 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. هبات الرياح و 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -22°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about McMurdo Station
| النوع | Attraction |
|---|---|
| القارة | القارة القطبية الجنوبية |
| القارة | القارة القطبية الجنوبية |
| الإحداثيات | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | نوفمبر و مارس |
| التوقيت المحلي | 5:56 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | يناير, نوفمبر and ديسمبر |
| المناخ | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in القارة القطبية الجنوبية. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in القارة القطبية الجنوبية.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station الآن?
It is currently -14°C (6°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 68% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time و visit McMurdo Station?
يناير, نوفمبر and ديسمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. ماي, يونيو and يوليو are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 5:56 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (القارة القطبية الجنوبية) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
