McMurdo Station Weather Forecast
McMurdo Station weather: -25°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Right now it is -25°F (-32°C) in McMurdo Station with clear. It feels like -36°F. Today runs from -29°F to -19°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit McMurdo Station is January, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 22°F, while July is the coldest with lows near -29°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of -19°F is 5.9°F below the -13°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -29°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for McMurdo Station
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Weather in McMurdo Station right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:29 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for McMurdo Station
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -19° / -29° | 0% | 14 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -26° / -33° | 0% | 15 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | -16° / -33° | 0% | 16 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | -23° / -34° | 0% | 19 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | -19° / -32° | 6% | 16 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | -16° / -32° | 22% | 17 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Light snow | -9° / -15° | 24% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Light snow | -5° / -21° | 24% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | -23° / -32° | 18% | 13 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | -30° / -32° | 16% | 13 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -30° / -34° | 12% | 14 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | -33° / -35° | 12% | 13 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | -29° / -35° | 10% | 13 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | -22° / -28° | 4% | 6 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | -8° / -22° | 10% | 11 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | -21° / -39° | 6% | 8 mph | 0 |
Climate in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 16° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 10° | 2° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | -4° | -13° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -10° | -21° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -9° | -21° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -8° | -19° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -17° | -29° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -13° | -27° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -9° | -21° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -2° | -12° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 10° | 1° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 22° | 15° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for McMurdo Station
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Air quality and pollen in McMurdo Station
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit McMurdo Station
Go in January, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station right now?
It is currently -25°F (-32°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit McMurdo Station?
January, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 1:29 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
