Region in 남극

Ross Ice Shelf 기후 and Average 날씨

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

☀️ -21°C now🕔 7:09 PM local📅 Best: 1월, 11월 and 12월

기후 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
월Avg highAvg low비fallRating
1월-7°-10°2 mm★★★☆☆
2월-15°-20°7 mm★★★☆☆
3월-26°-31°6 mm★★☆☆☆
4월-30°-37°6 mm★★☆☆☆
5월-30°-37°6 mm★★☆☆☆
6월-28°-36°10 mm★★☆☆☆
7월-34°-41°4 mm★★☆☆☆
8월-31°-39°4 mm★★☆☆☆
9월-31°-38°8 mm★★☆☆☆
10월-26°-32°4 mm★★★☆☆
11월-16°-21°3 mm★★★☆☆
12월-7°-10°4 mm★★★☆☆

기후 type: Semi-arid. 출처: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf

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

Hottest day-2°C1월 15, 2024
Coldest night-58°C7월 18, 2025
Wettest day6 mm9월 13, 2026

How Ross Ice Shelf compares이며 nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Ross Ice Shelf.

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

방문하기 좋은 시기 Ross Ice Shelf

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

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

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

What this means for Ross Ice Shelf

Compared이며 normal

Today is warmer than average for 10월. The forecast high of -20°C is 5.3°C above the -26°C typical for this month.

비 chance explained

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

여행 and driving

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 12월에서 2월.

Worth knowing

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

What에서 pack, what에서 skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots이며 grip for ice
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 5월, 6월 and 7월 - historically the least comfortable months here.

요약

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

현재 기온은 -21°C (-5°F) in Ross Ice Shelf이며 맑음. 체감온도는 -27°C. 오늘 기온은 -24°C에서 -20°C. 강수 확률은 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - 보통 — 날씨에 맞춰 계획하세요.

방문하기 가장 좋은 시기는 Ross Ice Shelf is 1월, 11월 and 12월. 기후는 semi-arid. 5월, 6월 and 7월 tend에서 be the least comfortable months. 12월 is the warmest month이며 average highs near -7°C, while 7월 is the coldest이며 lows near -41°C.

쉽게 말하면. Today is warmer than average for 10월. The forecast high of -20°C is 5.3°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window에서 be outside is roughly 12 PM에서 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 10/10. 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

유형Region
대륙남극
대륙남극
좌표81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175)
Known forthe largest ice shelf on Earth
Main season11월에서 3월
현지 시간7:09 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best months1월, 11월 and 12월
기후Semi-arid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ross Ice Shelf?

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

What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf 현재?

It is currently -21°C (-5°F)이며 맑음. 습도 is 77% and wind is 17 km/h.

When is the best time에서 visit Ross Ice Shelf?

1월, 11월 and 12월 offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. 5월, 6월 and 7월 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 7:09 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (남극) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
예보 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
대기질 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
기후 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 10월 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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