McMurdo Station Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | -23° | -29° | 13 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | -22° | -28° | 17 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -23° | -31° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -24° | -30° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Semi-arid. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -26°C | 6°C cooler | 64 mm |
Best time til visit McMurdo Station
Go in janúar, nóvember and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maí, júní and júlí - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of -17°C is in line með the -19°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -27°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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maí, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Suðurskautslandið. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Núna er hitinn -17°C (1°F) in McMurdo Station með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -23°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -27°C til -17°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja McMurdo Station is janúar, nóvember and desember. Loftslagið er semi-arid. maí, júní and júlí tend til be the least comfortable months. desember is the warmest month með average highs near -5°C, while júlí is the coldest með lows near -34°C.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of -17°C is in line með the -19°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.4/10. Overnight lows near -27°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
| Tegund | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Hnit | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | nóvember til mars |
| Staðartími | 2:42 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, nóvember and desember |
| Loftslag | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Suðurskautslandið. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Suðurskautslandið.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station núna?
It is currently -17°C (1°F) með skýjað. Raki is 61% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time til visit McMurdo Station?
janúar, nóvember and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. maí, júní and júlí are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 2:42 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Suðurskautslandið) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 27, 2026 at 2:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
