Ross Ice Shelf Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Ross Ice Shelf 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 | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Semi-arid. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf
Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -18°C is 7.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
Βροχή is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -28°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 29°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
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Ανταρκτική. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι -18°C (-1°F) in Ross Ice Shelf με Κυρίως αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -27°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -28°C έως -18°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - Μέτριες — σχεδιάστε ανάλογα με τον καιρό.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Ross Ice Shelf 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 -7°C, while Ιούλιος is the coldest με lows near -41°C.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -18°C is 7.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 9.9/10. Overnight lows near -28°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
| Τύπος | Region |
|---|---|
| Ήπειρος | Ανταρκτική |
| Ήπειρος | Ανταρκτική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | Νοέμβριος έως Μάρτιος |
| Τοπική ώρα | 10:47 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Ανταρκτική. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Ανταρκτική.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf τώρα?
It is currently -18°C (-1°F) με Κυρίως αίθριος. Υγρασία is 61% and wind is 37 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Ross Ice Shelf?
Ιανουάριος, Νοέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος 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 local time is 10:47 PM.
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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 25, 2026 at 10:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
