Ross Ice Shelf Podnebje and Average Vreme
Podnebje of Ross Ice Shelf: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebje in Ross Ice Shelf month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marec | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junij | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julij | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avgust | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Semi-arid. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares z 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 |
Najboljši čas za obisk Ross Ice Shelf
Go in januar, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, junij and julij - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -16°C is 9.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
Dež is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Sunki do 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -24°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 do februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots z grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, junij and julij - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktika. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Trenutno je -21°C (-5°F) in Ross Ice Shelf z oblačno. Občutek je -30°C. Danes so temperature od -24°C do -16°C. Verjetnost padavin je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - primerno — načrtujte glede na vreme.
Najboljši čas za obisk Ross Ice Shelf is januar, november and december. Podnebje je semi-arid. maj, junij and julij tend do be the least comfortable months. december is the warmest month z average highs near -7°C, while julij is the coldest z lows near -41°C.
Preprosto povedano. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -16°C is 9.7°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 10 AM do 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 8.2/10. Sunki do 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -24°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
| Vrsta | Region |
|---|---|
| Celina | Antarktika |
| Celina | Antarktika |
| Koordinate | 81°30′0″S 175°0′0″W (-81.5, -175) |
| Known for | the largest ice shelf on Earth |
| Main season | november do marec |
| Lokalni čas | 11:55 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, november and december |
| Podnebje | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktika. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarktika.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf zdaj?
It is currently -21°C (-5°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 74% and wind is 38 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Ross Ice Shelf?
januar, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. maj, junij and julij 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 local time is 11:55 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktika) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 26, 2026 at 11:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
