Ross Ice Shelf Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junio | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noviembre | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Semi-arid. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Ross Ice Shelf
Go in enero, noviembre and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: may, junio and julio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of -18°C is 7.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
Lluvia 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid may, junio and julio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antártida. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Ahora mismo hay -18°C (-1°F) in Ross Ice Shelf con mayormente despejado. La sensación térmica es de -27°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -28°C a -18°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 6.2/10 – aceptable — planifica según el tiempo.
La mejor época para visitar Ross Ice Shelf is enero, noviembre and diciembre. El clima es semi-arid. may, junio and julio suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. diciembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -7°C, mientras julio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -41°C.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of -18°C is 7.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antártida. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antártida.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf ahora mismo?
It is currently -18°C (-1°F) con mayormente despejado. Humedad is 61% and wind is 37 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Ross Ice Shelf?
enero, noviembre and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. may, junio and julio 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 hora local is 3:34 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antártida) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
