McMurdo Station Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februar | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mai | -23° | -29° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juni | -22° | -28° | 16 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juli | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -25° | -33° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -23° | -29° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -27°C | 6°C cooler | 61 mm |
Beste Reisezeit McMurdo Station
Go in Januar, November and Dezember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Mai, Juni and Juli – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of -25°C is in line mit the -25°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 2 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 Mai, Juni and Juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Aktuell sind es -32°C (-26°F) in McMurdo Station mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -39°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -37°C und -25°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 6.9/10 – ordentlich — wetter beachten.
Die beste Reisezeit für McMurdo Station is Januar, November and Dezember. Das Klima ist semi-arid. Mai, Juni and Juli sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Dezember ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um -5°C, während Juli ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -34°C.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of -25°C is in line mit the -25°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 7 AM und 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.7/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antarktis.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station jetzt?
It is currently -32°C (-26°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 90% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time und visit McMurdo Station?
Januar, November and Dezember offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. Mai, Juni and Juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The Ortszeit is 6:01 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktis) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 August 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
