South Pole Map
Interactive map of South Pole with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. South Pole is known for the geographic bottom of the world.
Right now it is -34°F (-36°C) in South Pole with overcast. It feels like -48°F. Today runs from -34°F to -32°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit South Pole is January, February and December. The climate is semi-arid. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near -15°F, while July is the coldest with lows near -65°F.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of -32°F is 14.6°F above the -46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in South Pole today at 8.7/10. Overnight lows near -34°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of South Pole
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Coordinates: 90°0′0″S 0°0′0″E (-90, 0)
Quick facts about South Pole
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 90°0′0″S 0°0′0″E (-90, 0) |
| Known for | the geographic bottom of the world |
| Main season | November to March |
| Local time | 11:09 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | January, February and December |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Pole?
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -90, 0. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in South Pole right now?
It is currently -34°F (-36°C) with overcast. Humidity is 60% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Pole?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in South Pole, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Pole in?
South Pole observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 11:09 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 22, 2026 at 11:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
