Ross Ice Shelf Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares met 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 | 117 mm |
Beste reistijd Ross Ice Shelf
Go in januari, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mei, juni and juli – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -19°C is 6.9°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -27°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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mei, juni and juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctica. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Op dit moment is het -19°C (-3°F) in Ross Ice Shelf met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als -28°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -27°C en -19°C. De kans op neerslag is 4%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6.3/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Ross Ice Shelf is januari, november and december. Het klimaat is semi-arid. mei, juni and juli zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. december is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -7°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond -41°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -19°C is 6.9°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 4 PM en 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 8.5/10. Overnight lows near -27°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
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coördinaten | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | november en maart |
| Lokale tijd | 1:12 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, november and december |
| Klimaat | Semi-arid |
Weer map for Ross Ice Shelf
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf nu?
It is currently -19°C (-3°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 78% and wind is 32 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Ross Ice Shelf?
januari, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. mei, juni and juli 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 lokale tijd is 1:12 AM.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarctica) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 7, 2026 at 1:12 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
