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Antarctic Peninsula Weather Forecast

Antarctic Peninsula weather: 18°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 18°F now🕔 3:27 AM local📅 Best: February, May and December

Air quality and pollen in Antarctic Peninsula

27
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50.1 µg/m³
PM100.2 µg/m³
Ozone56 µg/m³
NO₂0 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
PetsShort-haired dogs need a coat below freezing, and paw salt should be rinsed off after walks.
Older adultsCold raises blood pressure. Layer up before going out and keep living areas above 18°C.
ChildrenCover extremities - hands, ears and faces lose heat fastest. Watch for wind chill on the way to school.

Weather in Antarctic Peninsula right now

☁️
18°F
Overcast · feels like 8°F
Humidity86%
Wind9 mph WSW
Gusts22 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover99%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 1 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sunrise8:30 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:27 AM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: freezing overnight, 14°F (-10°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: freezing overnight, 15°F (-10°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: freezing overnight, 22°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 19°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: freezing overnight, 16°F (-9°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: freezing overnight, 12°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Antarctic Peninsula?

Antarctic Peninsula is a region in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -64, -61. It lies in Antarctica.

What is the weather like in Antarctic Peninsula right now?

It is currently 18°F (-8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Antarctic Peninsula?

February, May and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarctic Peninsula, which has a polar climate. April, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Antarctic Peninsula in?

Antarctic Peninsula observes America/Argentina/Ushuaia (UTC-03:00). The local time is 3:27 AM.

What are the top things to do in Antarctic Peninsula?

Popular options include Deception Island.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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