McMurdo Station Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | -23° | -29° | 13 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | -22° | -28° | 17 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | -23° | -31° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | -24° | -30° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Semi-arid. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares με nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -26°C | 6°C cooler | 64 mm |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη McMurdo Station
Go in Ιανουάριος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -15°C is 4.2°C above the -19°C typical for this month.
Βροχή is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -23°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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots με grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Ανταρκτική. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι -18°C (-1°F) in McMurdo Station με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -25°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -23°C έως -15°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - Μέτριες — σχεδιάστε ανάλογα με τον καιρό.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο McMurdo Station is Ιανουάριος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι semi-arid. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Δεκέμβριος is the warmest month με average highs near -5°C, while Ιούλιος is the coldest με lows near -34°C.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -15°C is 4.2°C above the -19°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 6 PM έως 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near -23°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 McMurdo Station
| Τύπος | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Ήπειρος | Ανταρκτική |
| Ήπειρος | Ανταρκτική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | Νοέμβριος έως Μάρτιος |
| Τοπική ώρα | 4:55 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Ανταρκτική. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Ανταρκτική.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station τώρα?
It is currently -18°C (-1°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 44% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit McMurdo Station?
Ιανουάριος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:55 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Ανταρκτική) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 26, 2026 at 4:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
