Ross Ice Shelf Weather Forecast
Ross Ice Shelf weather: -37°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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).
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.
Recent extremes in Ross Ice Shelf
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Ross Ice Shelf compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Ross Ice Shelf.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMurdo Station | 337 mi | -6°F | +42°F warmer | 4 in |
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 -37°F (-39°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 9 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 1:45 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 August 24, 2026 at 1:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
