Region in 南極

Ross Ice Shelf 気候 and Average 天気

気候 of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ -21°C now🕔 4:55 PM local📅 Best: 1月, 11月 and 12月

気候 in Ross Ice Shelf month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
1月-7°-10°2 mm★★★☆☆
2月-15°-20°7 mm★★★☆☆
3月-26°-31°6 mm★★☆☆☆
4月-30°-37°6 mm★★☆☆☆
5月-30°-37°6 mm★★☆☆☆
6月-28°-36°10 mm★★☆☆☆
7月-34°-41°4 mm★★☆☆☆
8月-31°-39°4 mm★★☆☆☆
9月-31°-38°8 mm★★☆☆☆
10月-26°-32°4 mm★★★☆☆
11月-16°-21°3 mm★★★☆☆
12月-7°-10°4 mm★★★☆☆

気候 type: Semi-arid. 出典: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf

高いest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day-2°C1月 15, 2024
Coldest night-58°C7月 18, 2025
Wettest day6 mm9月 13, 2026

How Ross Ice Shelf compares、nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Ross Ice Shelf.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
McMurdo Station542 km-21°C+6°C warmer117 mm

訪問に最適な時期 Ross Ice Shelf

Go in 1月, 11月 and 12月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 5月, 6月 and 7月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

1月★★★☆☆
2月★★★☆☆
3月★★☆☆☆
4月★★☆☆☆
5月★★☆☆☆
6月★★☆☆☆
7月★★☆☆☆
8月★★☆☆☆
9月★★☆☆☆
10月★★★☆☆
11月★★★☆☆
12月★★★☆☆

What this means for Ross Ice Shelf

Compared、normal

Today is much warmer than average for 10月. The forecast high of -16°C is 9.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅行 and driving

突風から55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -24°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Worth knowing

Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 12月から2月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.

Whatからpack, whatからskip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots、grip for ice
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 5月, 6月 and 7月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

概要

Ross Ice Shelf is a region in 南極. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.

現在の気温は-21°C (-5°F) in Ross Ice Shelf、曇り. 体感温度は-30°C. 今日の気温は-24°Cから-16°C. 降水確率は0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - 普通 — 天候に合わせて計画してください.

訪問に最適な時期はRoss Ice Shelf is 1月, 11月 and 12月. 気候はsemi-arid. 5月, 6月 and 7月 tendからbe the least comfortable months. 12月 is the warmest month、average highs near -7°C, while 7月 is the coldest、lows near -41°C.

簡単に言うと。 Today is much warmer than average for 10月. The forecast high of -16°C is 9.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best windowからbe outside is roughly 10 AMから1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 8.2/10. 突風から55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -24°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

種類Region
大陸南極
大陸南極
座標81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175)
Known forthe largest ice shelf on Earth
Main season11月から3月
現地時刻4:55 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best months1月, 11月 and 12月
気候Semi-arid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ross Ice Shelf?

Ross Ice Shelf is a region in 南極. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in 南極.

What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf現在?

It is currently -21°C (-5°F)、曇り. 湿度 is 74% and wind is 38 km/h.

When is the best timeからvisit Ross Ice Shelf?

1月, 11月 and 12月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. 5月, 6月 and 7月 are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ross Ice Shelf in?

Ross Ice Shelf observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:55 PM.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (南極) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
予報 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
大気質 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
気候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 10月 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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