Ross Ice Shelf Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februar | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mai | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juni | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juli | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf
Today is much warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of -12°C is 13.5°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Böen und 53 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -20°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 29°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
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints während gusts stay above 53 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Mai, Juni and Juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktis. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Aktuell sind es -14°C (8°F) in Ross Ice Shelf mit teilweise bewölkt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -22°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -20°C und -12°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 12%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 6.1/10 – ordentlich — wetter beachten.
Die beste Reisezeit für Ross Ice Shelf 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 -7°C, während Juli ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -41°C.
Kurz gesagt. Today is much warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of -12°C is 13.5°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 11 AM und 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 8.9/10. Böen und 53 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -20°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
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktis. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarktis.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf jetzt?
It is currently -14°C (8°F) mit teilweise bewölkt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 76% and wind is 30 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Ross Ice Shelf?
Januar, November and Dezember offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. Mai, Juni and Juli 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 Ortszeit is 11:01 PM.
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| 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 Oktober 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
