Geography of Deception Island
Geography of Deception Island: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Deception Island
Antarctic Peninsula is 72 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 62°58′0.1″S 60°37′59.9″W (-62.9667, -60.6333)
Quick facts about Deception Island
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°58′0.1″S 60°37′59.9″W (-62.9667, -60.6333) |
| Known for | a flooded volcanic caldera |
| Main season | November to March |
| Local time | 1:03 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | January, March and December |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Deception Island is an island in Antarctica. Deception Island is known for a flooded volcanic caldera.
Right now it is 26°F (-4°C) in Deception Island with overcast. It feels like 14°F. Today runs from 24°F to 26°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Deception Island is January, March and December. The climate is polar. April, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 35°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 26°F is in line with the 26°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Deception Island today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 24°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Deception Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 33° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 35° | 32° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 35° | 32° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 34° | 30° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 31° | 27° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 30° | 26° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 29° | 23° | 3,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 26° | 21° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 28° | 23° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 29° | 25° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 31° | 28° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 31° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Deception Island?
Deception Island is an island in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -62.9667, -60.6333. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in Deception Island right now?
It is currently 26°F (-4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Deception Island?
January, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Deception Island, which has a polar climate. April, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Deception Island in?
Deception Island observes America/Punta_Arenas (UTC-03:00). The local time is 1:03 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
