Ross Ice Shelf Klimat and Average Pogoda
Klimat of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Miesiąc | Avg high | Avg low | Deszczfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| styczeń | -7° | -11° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| luty | -16° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzec | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kwiecień | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| czerwiec | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lipiec | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sierpień | -36° | -43° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| wrzesień | -30° | -37° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| październik | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| listopad | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| grudzień | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Semi-arid. Źródło: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Wysokiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares przy 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 | 112 mm |
Najlepszy czas na wizytę Ross Ice Shelf
Go in styczeń, listopad and grudzień. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, czerwiec and lipiec - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is slightly cooler than average for sierpień. The forecast high of -38°C is 2.8°C below the -36°C typical for this month.
Deszcz is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -41°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 grudzień do luty.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots przy grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, czerwiec and lipiec - historically the least comfortable months here.
Podsumowanie
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktyda. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Obecnie temperatura wynosi -39°C (-37°F) in Ross Ice Shelf przy pochmurno. Odczuwalna temperatura do -45°C. Dziś temperatura wynosi od -41°C do -38°C. Prawdopodobieństwo opadów wynosi 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - dobre warunki.
Najlepszy czas na wizytę w Ross Ice Shelf is styczeń, listopad and grudzień. Klimat jest semi-arid. maj, czerwiec and lipiec tend do be the least comfortable months. grudzień is the warmest month przy average highs near -7°C, while sierpień is the coldest przy lows near -43°C.
Mówiąc prosto. Today is slightly cooler than average for sierpień. The forecast high of -38°C is 2.8°C below the -36°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 4 PM do 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 9.3/10. Overnight lows near -41°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
| Typ | Region |
|---|---|
| Kontynent | Antarktyda |
| Kontynent | Antarktyda |
| Współrzędne | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | listopad do marzec |
| Czas lokalny | 2:35 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | styczeń, listopad and grudzień |
| Klimat | Semi-arid |
Pogoda map for Ross Ice Shelf
Animated model layers. Pick a layer do load it.
Animated layers by Wiatry. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Ross Ice Shelf
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Klimat for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktyda. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarktyda.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf teraz?
It is currently -39°C (-37°F) przy pochmurno. Wilgotność is 77% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Ross Ice Shelf?
styczeń, listopad and grudzień offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. maj, czerwiec and lipiec are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ross Ice Shelf in?
Ross Ice Shelf observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:35 AM.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktyda) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognoza and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Jakość powietrza and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 sierpień 25, 2026 at 2:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
