Ross Ice Shelf Weather Forecast
Ross Ice Shelf weather: -4°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Ross Ice Shelf
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌨️ Light snow | -4° / -14° | 8% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | -5° / -15° | 0% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | -9° / -16° | 2% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | -5° / -16° | 0% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | -7° / -17° | 0% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | -6° / -14° | 4% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | -6° / -17° | 3% | 9 mph | 3 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ -7° / -17°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 11 mph
☁️ -6° / -14°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 14 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 -4°F (-20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 17 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+13:00). The local time is 4:47 PM.
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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 October 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
