McMurdo Station Климат and Average Погода
Климат of McMurdo Station: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месяц | Avg high | Avg low | Дождьfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| январь | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| февраль | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| март | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| апрель | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| май | -23° | -29° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| июнь | -22° | -28° | 16 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| июль | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | -25° | -33° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| сентябрь | -23° | -29° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октябрь | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ноябрь | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декабрь | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Климат type: Semi-arid. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in McMurdo Station
Высокийest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How McMurdo Station compares и nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -27°C | 6°C cooler | 61 mm |
Лучшее время для посещения McMurdo Station
Go in январь, ноябрь and декабрь. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: май, июнь and июль - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for McMurdo Station
Today is much colder than average for август. The forecast high of -37°C is 11.3°C below the -25°C typical for this month.
Дождь is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -40°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 декабрь до февраль.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots и grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid май, июнь and июль - historically the least comfortable months here.
Краткое содержание
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Антарктида. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Сейчас температура -40°C (-40°F) in McMurdo Station и Ясное небо. Ощущается как -46°C. Сегодня температура от -40°C до -37°C. Вероятность осадков — 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - Хорошие условия.
Лучшее время для посещения McMurdo Station is январь, ноябрь and декабрь. Климат — semi-arid. май, июнь and июль tend до be the least comfortable months. декабрь is the warmest month и average highs near -5°C, while июль is the coldest и lows near -34°C.
Проще говоря. Today is much colder than average for август. The forecast high of -37°C is 11.3°C below the -25°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 10 AM до 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -40°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 McMurdo Station
| Тип | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Континент | Антарктида |
| Континент | Антарктида |
| Координаты | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | ноябрь до март |
| Местное время | 12:30 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | январь, ноябрь and декабрь |
| Климат | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Антарктида. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Антарктида.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station сейчас?
It is currently -40°C (-40°F) и Ясное небо. Влажность is 57% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time до visit McMurdo Station?
январь, ноябрь and декабрь offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. май, июнь and июль are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:30 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Антарктида) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Прогноз and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество воздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 август 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
