Geography of McMurdo Station
Geography of McMurdo Station: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of McMurdo Station
Ross Ice Shelf is 337 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863)
Quick facts about McMurdo Station
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | November to March |
| Local time | 2:37 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | January, November and December |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Right now it is -21°F (-30°C) in McMurdo Station with partly cloudy. It feels like -34°F. Today runs from -33°F to -18°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit McMurdo Station is January, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 22°F, while July is the coldest with lows near -29°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of -18°F is 4.7°F below the -13°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near -33°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 McMurdo Station 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 | 22° | 16° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 10° | 2° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | -4° | -13° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -10° | -21° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -9° | -21° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -8° | -19° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -17° | -29° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -13° | -27° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -9° | -21° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -2° | -12° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 10° | 1° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 22° | 15° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station right now?
It is currently -21°F (-30°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 33% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit McMurdo Station?
January, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:37 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 22, 2026 at 2:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
