Geography of Ross Ice Shelf
Geography of Ross Ice Shelf: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Ross Ice Shelf
McMurdo Station is 337 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175)
Quick facts about Ross Ice Shelf
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | November to March |
| Local time | 6:59 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | January, November and December |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctica. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Right now it is -32°F (-35°C) in Ross Ice Shelf with overcast. It feels like -43°F. Today runs from -35°F to -24°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Ross Ice Shelf 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 20°F, while August is the coldest with lows near -45°F.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of -24°F is 7.9°F above the -32°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near -35°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 Ross Ice Shelf 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 | 19° | 13° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 4° | -4° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | -15° | -25° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -22° | -34° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -22° | -35° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -19° | -33° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -29° | -42° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -32° | -45° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -21° | -34° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -14° | -26° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 3° | -6° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 20° | 14° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf right now?
It is currently -32°F (-35°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ross Ice Shelf?
January, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ross Ice Shelf in?
Ross Ice Shelf observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 6:59 PM.
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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 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
