Ross Ice Shelf Климат and Average Погода
Климат of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Ross Ice Shelf 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 | -7° | -11° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| февраль | -16° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| март | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| апрель | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| май | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| июнь | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| июль | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | -36° | -43° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| сентябрь | -30° | -37° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октябрь | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ноябрь | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декабрь | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Климат type: Semi-arid. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Высокийest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares и 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 |
Лучшее время для посещения Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf
Today is slightly cooler than average for август. The forecast high of -38°C is 2.8°C below the -36°C typical for this month.
Дождь 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 декабрь до февраль.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°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
- 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
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Антарктида. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Сейчас температура -39°C (-37°F) in Ross Ice Shelf и Пасмурно. Ощущается как -45°C. Сегодня температура от -41°C до -38°C. Вероятность осадков — 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - Хорошие условия.
Лучшее время для посещения Ross Ice Shelf 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 -7°C, while август is the coldest и lows near -43°C.
Проще говоря. Today is slightly cooler than average for август. The forecast high of -38°C is 2.8°C below the -36°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 2 PM до 5 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
| Тип | Region |
|---|---|
| Континент | Антарктида |
| Континент | Антарктида |
| Координаты | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | ноябрь до март |
| Местное время | 1:46 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | январь, ноябрь and декабрь |
| Климат | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Антарктида. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Антарктида.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf сейчас?
It is currently -39°C (-37°F) и Пасмурно. Влажность is 74% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Ross Ice Shelf?
январь, ноябрь and декабрь offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. май, июнь and июль 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 1:46 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 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
