Ross Ice Shelf Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Ross Ice Shelf 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 | -7° | -11° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | -16° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -36° | -43° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -30° | -37° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Semi-arid. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Ross Ice Shelf.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMurdo Station | 542 km | -21°C | +6°C warmer | 112 mm |
Best time til visit Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf
Today is warmer than average for ágúst. The forecast high of -29°C is 6.3°C above the -36°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -37°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 31°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
- A packable rain shell - 3 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 maí, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Suðurskautslandið. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Núna er hitinn -31°C (-24°F) in Ross Ice Shelf með skýjað að hluta. Hitinn finnst vera -39°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -37°C til -29°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Ross Ice Shelf 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 -7°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near -43°C.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for ágúst. The forecast high of -29°C is 6.3°C above the -36°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 11 AM til 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 7.9/10. Overnight lows near -37°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 Ross Ice Shelf
| Tegund | Region |
|---|---|
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Hnit | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | nóvember til mars |
| Staðartími | 7:39 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | janúar, nóvember and desember |
| Loftslag | Semi-arid |
Veður map for Ross Ice Shelf
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Suðurskautslandið. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Suðurskautslandið.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf núna?
It is currently -31°C (-24°F) með skýjað að hluta. Raki is 75% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Ross Ice Shelf?
janúar, nóvember and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. maí, júní and júlí 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 7:39 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 ágúst 23, 2026 at 7:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
