South Pole Weather Forecast
South Pole weather: -40°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. South Pole is known for the geographic bottom of the world.
Right now it is -40°F (-40°C) in South Pole with overcast. It feels like -53°F. Today runs from -42°F to -39°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit South Pole is January, February and December. The climate is semi-arid. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near -15°F, while July is the coldest with lows near -65°F.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of -39°F is 7.2°F above the -46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in South Pole today at 7.2/10. Overnight lows near -42°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 South Pole
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Weather in South Pole right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:11 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for South Pole
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | -39° / -42° | 0% | 18 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | -38° / -41° | 0% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌨️ Light snow | -31° / -42° | 17% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | -22° / -31° | 75% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | -20° / -23° | 70% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | -21° / -28° | 15% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | -27° / -28° | 1% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | -27° / -29° | 0% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | -28° / -35° | 2% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | -34° / -36° | 0% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | -35° / -36° | 0% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | -35° / -37° | 0% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | -37° / -39° | 0% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -39° / -40° | 0% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | -35° / -40° | 0% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | -34° / -38° | 0% | 11 mph | 3 |
Climate in South Pole 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 | -15° | -18° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | -32° | -35° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | -48° | -55° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -54° | -61° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -54° | -62° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -54° | -62° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -57° | -65° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -54° | -62° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -56° | -63° | 0,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -46° | -52° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | -27° | -31° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | -16° | -18° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for South Pole
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Air quality and pollen in South Pole
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 South Pole
Go in January, February 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 South Pole?
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -90, 0. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in South Pole right now?
It is currently -40°F (-40°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Pole?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in South Pole, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Pole in?
South Pole observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 3:11 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 October 27, 2026 at 3:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
