McMurdo Station Klima and Average Vær
Klima of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -23° | -29° | 13 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -22° | -28° | 17 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -23° | -31° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -24° | -30° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares med 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 |
Beste tid å besøke McMurdo Station
Go in januar, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mai, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -28°C is 8.8°C below the -19°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -34°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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mai, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Akkurat nå er det -32°C (-26°F) in McMurdo Station med klarvær. Det føles som -38°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom -34°C til -28°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke McMurdo Station is januar, november and desember. Klimaet er semi-arid. mai, juni and juli tend til be the least comfortable months. desember is the warmest month med average highs near -5°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near -34°C.
Kort sagt. Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -28°C is 8.8°C below the -19°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 4 PM til 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.6/10. Overnight lows near -34°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 Antarktis. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antarktis.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station akkurat nå?
It is currently -32°C (-26°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 38% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time til visit McMurdo Station?
januar, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. mai, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 11:19 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktis) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
