McMurdo Station Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febbraio | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aprile | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mag | -23° | -29° | 13 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| giugno | -22° | -28° | 17 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luglio | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -23° | -31° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| settembre | -24° | -30° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ottobre | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Semi-arid. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares con 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 |
Periodo migliore per visitare McMurdo Station
Go in gennaio, novembre and dicembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mag, giugno and luglio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is warmer than average for ottobre. The forecast high of -13°C is 5.3°C above the -19°C typical for this month.
Pioggia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -25°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 dicembre a febbraio.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mag, giugno and luglio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antartide. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Attualmente ci sono -14°C (8°F) in McMurdo Station con prevalentemente sereno. La temperatura percepita è di -20°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da -25°C a -13°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 0%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 7/10 – buone condizioni.
Il periodo migliore per visitare McMurdo Station is gennaio, novembre and dicembre. Il clima è semi-arid. mag, giugno and luglio tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. dicembre è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a -5°C, mentre luglio è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -34°C.
In parole semplici. Today is warmer than average for ottobre. The forecast high of -13°C is 5.3°C above the -19°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.7/10. Overnight lows near -25°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antartide. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antartide.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station ora?
It is currently -14°C (8°F) con prevalentemente sereno. Umidità is 68% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time a visit McMurdo Station?
gennaio, novembre and dicembre offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. mag, giugno and luglio are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The ora locale is 4:09 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antartide) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 ottobre 29, 2026 at 4:09 AM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
