Antarctica Weather Forecast
Antarctica weather: -70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Antarctica
No protection needed for most skin types. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Short-haired dogs need a coat below freezing, and paw salt should be rinsed off after walks. |
| Older adults | Cold raises blood pressure. Layer up before going out and keep living areas above 18°C. |
| Children | Cover extremities - hands, ears and faces lose heat fastest. Watch for wind chill on the way to school. |
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
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Antarctica weather - more answers
Explore Antarctica
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Antarctica?
Antarctica is a continent. Its coordinates are -75.2509, -0.0713.
What is the weather like in Antarctica right now?
It is currently -70°F (-56°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Antarctica?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarctica, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarctica in?
Antarctica observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:25 AM.
How many people live in Antarctica?
Antarctica has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things to do in Antarctica?
Popular options include Mount Vinson, Deception Island, McMurdo Station, South Georgia and South Pole.
What places are in Antarctica?
Antarctica covers 7 places in this atlas, including Mount Vinson, Antarctic Peninsula, Deception Island, McMurdo Station, Ross Ice Shelf and South Georgia.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - 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 23, 2026 at 9:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
