Region in Antarktis

Ross Ice Shelf Reisen Guide

Ross Ice Shelf travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time und visit, things und do and nearby places.

☀️ -13°C now🕔 12:48 PM local📅 Best: Januar, November and Dezember

Active alerts for Ross Ice Shelf

⚠️Di., Okt 6: freezing overnight, -20°C (-4°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mi., Okt 7: freezing overnight, -27°C (-17°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Do., Okt 8: freezing overnight, -28°C (-18°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fr., Okt 9: freezing overnight, -33°C (-27°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sa., Okt 10: freezing overnight, -35°C (-31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️So., Okt 11: freezing overnight, -37°C (-34°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Zusammenfassung

Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktis. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.

Aktuell sind es -13°C (9°F) in Ross Ice Shelf mit klarer himmel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -21°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -20°C und -13°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 -13°C is 13.2°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 8 AM und 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 9.5/10. Böen und 59 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.

Karte von Ross Ice Shelf

Interaktive Karte mit Orten in der Nähe. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinaten: 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175)

Wetter in Ross Ice Shelf jetzt

☀️
-13°C
Klarer Himmel · gefühlt -21°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit77%
Wind33 km/h SSE
Böen45 km/h
UV-Index1.3 · Niedrig
Bewölkung3%
Luftdruck953 hPa
SichtweiteExcellent · 99 km
Luftqualität22 · Good
Sonnenaufgang3:38 AM
Sonnenuntergang9:27 PM
Mond🌗 Last quarter · 32%

Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 12:48 PM, Okt 6 Ortszeit.

⚠️Di., Okt 6: freezing overnight, -20°C (-4°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mi., Okt 7: freezing overnight, -27°C (-17°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Do., Okt 8: freezing overnight, -28°C (-18°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fr., Okt 9: freezing overnight, -33°C (-27°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sa., Okt 10: freezing overnight, -35°C (-31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️So., Okt 11: freezing overnight, -37°C (-34°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Sa.urday, Okt 10

⛅ -32° / -35°

Teilweise bewölkt · 0% rain · wind 13 km/h

So.day, Okt 11

☁️ -33° / -37°

Bedeckt · 0% rain · wind 19 km/h

Quick facts about Ross Ice Shelf

TypRegion
KontinentAntarktis
KontinentAntarktis
Koordinaten81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175)
Known forthe largest ice shelf on Earth
Main seasonNovember und März
Ortszeit12:48 PM (UTC+13:00)
Beste MonateJanuar, November and Dezember
KlimaSemi-arid

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.

Januar★★★☆☆
Februar★★★☆☆
März★★☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
Mai★★☆☆☆
Juni★★☆☆☆
Juli★★☆☆☆
August★★☆☆☆
September★★☆☆☆
Oktober★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
Dezember★★★☆☆

What und pack, what und skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit grip for ice
Worth avoiding
  • 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 59 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid Mai, Juni and Juli – historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 -13°C (9°F) mit klarer himmel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 77% and wind is 33 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 12:48 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktis) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Karte tilesOpenStreetKarte contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 12:48 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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