Ross Ice Shelf Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| février | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juin | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| août | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octobre | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climat type: Semi-arid. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Ross Ice Shelf
Go in janvier, novembre and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mai, juin and juillet – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of -18°C is 7.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
Pluie 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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mai, juin and juillet – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctique. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Actuellement, il fait -18°C (-1°F) in Ross Ice Shelf avec plutôt dégagé. La température ressentie est de -27°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -28°C à -18°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6.2/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Ross Ice Shelf is janvier, novembre and décembre. Le climat est semi-arid. mai, juin and juillet sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. décembre est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de -7°C, tandis que juillet est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -41°C.
En termes simples. Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of -18°C is 7.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 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
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctique |
| Continent | Antarctique |
| Coordonnées | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | novembre à mars |
| Heure locale | 6:01 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | janvier, novembre and décembre |
| Climat | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctique. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarctique.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf maintenant?
It is currently -18°C (-1°F) avec plutôt dégagé. Humidité is 61% and wind is 37 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Ross Ice Shelf?
janvier, novembre and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. mai, juin and juillet 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 heure locale is 6:01 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarctique) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
