Ross Ice Shelf Klimat and Average Väder
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.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -7° | -10° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | -15° | -20° | 7 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -26° | -31° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -30° | -37° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -28° | -36° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -34° | -41° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | -31° | -39° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -31° | -38° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -26° | -32° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -16° | -21° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -7° | -10° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Semi-arid. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares med 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Ross Ice Shelf
Go in januari, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ross Ice Shelf
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -23°C is 2.6°C above the -26°C typical for this month.
A 43% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Vindbyar och 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -30°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 och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What och pack, what och 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.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 52 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktis. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Just nu är det -27°C (-16°F) in Ross Ice Shelf med mulet. Det känns som -35°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan -30°C och -23°C. Risken för nederbörd är 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginellt.
Bästa tiden att besöka Ross Ice Shelf is januari, november and december. Klimatet är semi-arid. maj, juni and juli tend och be the least comfortable months. december is the warmest month med average highs near -7°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near -41°C.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -23°C is 2.6°C above the -26°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 6 PM och 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 7.1/10. Vindbyar och 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -30°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
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarktis. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarktis.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf just nu?
It is currently -27°C (-16°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 74% and wind is 30 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Ross Ice Shelf?
januari, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. maj, juni and juli 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 3:00 PM.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktis) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
