Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
McMurdo Station is usually most comfortable in December and January. Typical daytime highs range from -21–26°F across the year. Rain is infrequent.

Cold by day, freezing at night.
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, the lowest monthly average.
Plenty of sun this month.
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
In November, afternoons feel about 4° and nights feel near -3°.
Partly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 13°F, and early evening stays near 12°F.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 17 | 0.3 | 2 | 21.2 | 75 |
| Feb | 12 | 3 | 0.2 | 1 | 17.7 | 64 |
| Mar | -5 | -16 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.1 | 60 |
| Apr | -13 | -25 | 0.4 | 3 | 2.4 | 60 |
| May | -13 | -26 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 59 |
| Jun | -15 | -28 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 58 |
| Jul | -21 | -34 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.0 | 57 |
| Aug | -21 | -35 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 59 |
| Sep | -16 | -29 | 0.3 | 2 | 7.2 | 56 |
| Oct | -2 | -14 | 0.2 | 2 | 15.0 | 58 |
| Nov | 15 | 5 | 0.2 | 1 | 20.9 | 64 |
| Dec | 26 | 18 | 0.3 | 2 | 21.5 | 73 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare McMurdo Station with Agrigento.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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