Ross Ice Shelf المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Ross Ice Shelf 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 | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| فبراير | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| مارس | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ماي | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يونيو | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يوليو | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Semi-arid. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Ross Ice Shelf.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMurdo Station | 542 km | -21°C | +6°C warmer | 117 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf
Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of -25°C is in line مع the -26°C typical for this month.
A 34% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Overnight lows near -30°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
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 29°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.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ماي, يونيو and يوليو - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in القارة القطبية الجنوبية. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
درجة الحرارة الآن -26°C (-14°F) in Ross Ice Shelf مع غائم. المحسوسة -33°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين -30°C و -25°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 34%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - حدّي.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Ross Ice Shelf 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 -7°C, while يوليو is the coldest مع lows near -41°C.
باختصار. Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of -25°C is in line مع the -26°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 3 PM و 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Overnight lows near -30°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Ross Ice Shelf
| النوع | Region |
|---|---|
| القارة | القارة القطبية الجنوبية |
| القارة | القارة القطبية الجنوبية |
| الإحداثيات | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | نوفمبر و مارس |
| التوقيت المحلي | 6:04 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | يناير, نوفمبر and ديسمبر |
| المناخ | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in القارة القطبية الجنوبية. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in القارة القطبية الجنوبية.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf الآن?
It is currently -26°C (-14°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 72% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Ross Ice Shelf?
يناير, نوفمبر and ديسمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. ماي, يونيو and يوليو are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ross Ice Shelf in?
Ross Ice Shelf observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 6:04 PM.
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| 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 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
