McMurdo Station אקלים and Average מזג אוויר
אקלים of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
אקלים in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| חודש | Avg high | Avg low | גשםfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ינואר | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| פברואר | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| מרץ | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אפריל | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| מאי | -23° | -29° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| יוני | -22° | -28° | 16 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| יולי | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אוגוסט | -25° | -33° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ספטמבר | -23° | -29° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אוקטובר | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| נובמבר | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| דצמבר | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
אקלים type: Semi-arid. מקור: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
גבוהest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares עם nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -27°C | 6°C cooler | 61 mm |
הזמן הטוב ביותר לביקור McMurdo Station
Go in ינואר, נובמבר and דצמבר. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: מאי, יוני and יולי - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is much colder than average for אוגוסט. The forecast high of -37°C is 11.3°C below the -25°C typical for this month.
גשם is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -40°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 דצמבר ל- פברואר.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What ל- pack, what ל- skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots עם grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid מאי, יוני and יולי - historically the least comfortable months here.
סיכום
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in אנטארקטיקה. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
כרגע הטמפרטורה היא -40°C (-39°F) in McMurdo Station עם שמיים בהירים. מרגיש כמו -45°C. היום הטמפרטורות נעות בין -40°C ל- -37°C. הסיכוי למשקעים הוא 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - תנאים טובים.
הזמן הטוב ביותר לבקר בMcMurdo Station is ינואר, נובמבר and דצמבר. האקלים הוא semi-arid. מאי, יוני and יולי tend ל- be the least comfortable months. דצמבר is the warmest month עם average highs near -5°C, while יולי is the coldest עם lows near -34°C.
במילים פשוטות. Today is much colder than average for אוגוסט. The forecast high of -37°C is 11.3°C below the -25°C typical for this month. The best window ל- be outside is roughly 10 AM ל- 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -40°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 McMurdo Station
| סוג | Attraction |
|---|---|
| יבשת | אנטארקטיקה |
| יבשת | אנטארקטיקה |
| קואורדינטות | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | נובמבר ל- מרץ |
| שעה מקומית | 3:09 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | ינואר, נובמבר and דצמבר |
| אקלים | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in אנטארקטיקה. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in אנטארקטיקה.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station עכשיו?
It is currently -40°C (-39°F) עם שמיים בהירים. לחות is 51% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time ל- visit McMurdo Station?
ינואר, נובמבר and דצמבר offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. מאי, יוני and יולי 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 3:09 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (אנטארקטיקה) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| תחזית and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| איכות האוויר and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| אקלים 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 אוגוסט 25, 2026 at 3:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
