Ross Ice Shelf Weather Forecast
Ross Ice Shelf weather: -32°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctica. Ross Ice Shelf is known for the largest ice shelf on Earth.
Right now it is -32°F (-35°C) in Ross Ice Shelf with overcast. It feels like -43°F. Today runs from -35°F to -24°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Ross Ice Shelf 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 20°F, while August is the coldest with lows near -45°F.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of -24°F is 7.9°F above the -32°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Ross Ice Shelf today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near -35°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Ross Ice Shelf right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:29 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ross Ice Shelf
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | -24° / -35° | 0% | 13 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | -37° / -41° | 2% | 12 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌨️ Light snow | -21° / -39° | 37% · 0,0 in | 25 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Snow | -14° / -31° | 39% · 0,1 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Snow | 13° / -28° | 71% · 0,2 in | 37 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌨️ Light snow | 11° / -13° | 27% · 0,1 in | 34 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | 4° / -10° | 20% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Snow | 10° / -7° | 14% · 0,1 in | 34 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌨️ Light snow | -2° / -19° | 18% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌨️ Light snow | 15° / 1° | 16% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌨️ Light snow | 15° / 4° | 16% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌨️ Light snow | 4° / -0° | 6% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 1° / -29° | 10% | 13 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -29° / -41° | 8% | 9 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | -34° / -44° | 6% | 12 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -21° / -45° | 7% | 11 mph | 0 |
Climate in Ross Ice Shelf 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 | 19° | 13° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 4° | -4° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | -15° | -25° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -22° | -34° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -22° | -35° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -19° | -33° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -29° | -42° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -32° | -45° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -21° | -34° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -14° | -26° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 3° | -6° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 20° | 14° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf
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 Ross Ice Shelf?
Ross Ice Shelf is a region in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -81.5, -175. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in Ross Ice Shelf right now?
It is currently -32°F (-35°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ross Ice Shelf?
January, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ross Ice Shelf, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ross Ice Shelf in?
Ross Ice Shelf observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00). The local time is 4:29 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 24, 2026 at 4:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
