Ross Ice Shelf Климат and Average Време
Климат of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | -7° | -11° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| февруари | -16° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| март | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| април | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| май | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юни | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юли | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | -36° | -43° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| септември | -30° | -37° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октомври | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ноември | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декември | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Климат type: Semi-arid. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares с 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 | 112 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Ross Ice Shelf
Go in януари, ноември and декември. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: май, юни and юли - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is warmer than average for август. The forecast high of -29°C is 6.3°C above the -36°C typical for this month.
Дъжд is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -37°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 декември до февруари.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots с grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid май, юни and юли - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Антарктида. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
В момента е -31°C (-24°F) in Ross Ice Shelf с Променлива облачност. Усеща се като -39°C. Днес температурите са от -37°C до -29°C. Вероятността за валежи е 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - Приемливо — планирайте според времето.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Ross Ice Shelf is януари, ноември and декември. Климатът е semi-arid. май, юни and юли tend до be the least comfortable months. декември is the warmest month с average highs near -7°C, while август is the coldest с lows near -43°C.
Накратко. Today is warmer than average for август. The forecast high of -29°C is 6.3°C above the -36°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 11 AM до 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 7.9/10. Overnight lows near -37°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
| Тип | Region |
|---|---|
| Континент | Антарктида |
| Континент | Антарктида |
| Координати | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | ноември до март |
| Местно време | 9:32 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | януари, ноември and декември |
| Климат | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Антарктида. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Антарктида.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf в момента?
It is currently -31°C (-24°F) с Променлива облачност. Влажност is 75% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Ross Ice Shelf?
януари, ноември and декември offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. май, юни and юли are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ross Ice Shelf in?
Ross Ice Shelf observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 9:32 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Антарктида) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 август 23, 2026 at 9:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
