Ross Ice Shelf Klima and Average Počasí
Klima of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Měsíc | Avg high | Avg low | Déšťfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leden | -7° | -11° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| únor | -16° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| březen | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| duben | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kvě | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| červen | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| červenec | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpen | -36° | -43° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| září | -30° | -37° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| říjen | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| listopad | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| prosinec | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Vysokéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares s 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 |
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Ross Ice Shelf
Go in leden, listopad and prosinec. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: kvě, červen and červenec - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is slightly cooler than average for srpen. The forecast high of -38°C is 2.8°C below the -36°C typical for this month.
Déšť is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -41°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 prosinec do únor.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots s grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid kvě, červen and červenec - historically the least comfortable months here.
Shrnutí
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktida. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Právě teď je -39°C (-37°F) in Ross Ice Shelf s zataženo. Pocitová teplota je -45°C. Dnes se teploty pohybují od -41°C do -38°C. Pravděpodobnost srážek je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - dobré podmínky.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Ross Ice Shelf is leden, listopad and prosinec. Podnebí je semi-arid. kvě, červen and červenec tend do be the least comfortable months. prosinec is the warmest month s average highs near -7°C, while srpen is the coldest s lows near -43°C.
Jednoduše řečeno. Today is slightly cooler than average for srpen. The forecast high of -38°C is 2.8°C below the -36°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 4 PM do 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 9.3/10. Overnight lows near -41°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
| Typ | Region |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Antarktida |
| Kontinent | Antarktida |
| Souřadnice | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | listopad do březen |
| Místní čas | 3:31 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | leden, listopad and prosinec |
| Klima | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktida. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarktida.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf právě teď?
It is currently -39°C (-37°F) s zataženo. Vlhkost is 77% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Ross Ice Shelf?
leden, listopad and prosinec offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. kvě, červen and červenec 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 3:31 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktida) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Předpověď and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalita ovzduší and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 srpen 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
