Island in Antarctica

Deception Island Weather Forecast

Deception Island weather: 24°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 24°F now🕔 6:31 AM local📅 Best: January, March and December

Air quality and pollen in Deception Island

27
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50.8 µg/m³
PM101.5 µg/m³
Ozone60 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 Deception Island right now

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24°F
Overcast · feels like 16°F
Humidity87%
Wind8 mph SW
Gusts12 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 4 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sea temperature31°F
Wave height0.8 m
Sunrise8:32 AM
Sunset5:38 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:31 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: freezing overnight, 24°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deception Island?

Deception Island is an island in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -62.9667, -60.6333. It lies in Antarctica.

What is the weather like in Deception Island right now?

It is currently 24°F (-4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Deception Island?

January, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Deception Island, which has a polar climate. April, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Deception Island in?

Deception Island observes America/Punta_Arenas (UTC-03:00). The local time is 6:31 AM.

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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 23, 2026 at 6:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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