McMurdo-Sund is a large ice-covered region located in the Ross Sea in Antarctica. It is the largest ice shelf in the world, covering an area of approximately 5,400,000 square kilometers. The region is mainly composed of thick, floating ice shelves and is bordered on the south by the Ross Sea and on the north by the Amundsen Sea. The region is also home to numerous islands, including the McMurdo Sound, which is the largest island in Antarctica.
McMurdo-Sund has a long and interesting history, dating back to the early 1900s. In 1911, the first human expedition to Antarctica, led by Robert Falcon Scott, set out from McMurdo Sound. The expedition reached the South Pole in 1912, making Scott the first person to reach the pole. In 1929, the first permanent research station was established on Ross Island, near the edge of the McMurdo-Sund. This station, named “Little America”, was the first permanent human settlement in Antarctica.
McMurdo-Sund is also home to numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales. The region is also home to many scientific research stations, which are used to study the region’s unique environment and climate. The region is also a popular destination for tourists, who come to experience its unique wildlife and scenery.
McMurdo-Sund is an important part of Antarctica’s history and culture, and is home to some of the most unique and fascinating wildlife and scenery in the world. It is a place of stunning beauty and immense scientific importance, and is an important part of the global scientific research community.
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The climate in McMurdo-Sound, Antarctica, is extremely cold and dry throughout the year. During the summer (December-February), temperatures range from -2 to 5°C with some days reaching up to 10°C, and the sun is out for 24 hours a day. During the autumn (March-May), temperatures drop to -20 to -10°C, and the sun is out for 18 hours a day. During the winter (June-August), temperatures range from -30 to -20°C and the sun is out for only 6 hours a day. During the spring (September-November), temperatures range from -15 to -5°C and the sun is out for 12 hours a day.
Our weather forecast for McMurdo-Sund helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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| Dec. 26th 2024 Dec. 26th 2024 | max: -1.2 °C min: -5.6 °C |
10.1 m/s 11.5 m/s |
11.7 % 24.1 m |
74.5 % 988 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Dec. 27th 2024 Dec. 27th 2024 | max: -1.9 °C min: -4.9 °C |
11.2 m/s 14.0 m/s |
66.0 % 24.1 m |
74.1 % 989 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Dec. 28th 2024 Dec. 28th 2024 | max: -1.7 °C min: -4.9 °C |
13.7 m/s 16.2 m/s |
63.6 % 24.1 m |
79.1 % 991 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Dec. 29th 2024 Dec. 29th 2024 | max: -1.2 °C min: -4.7 °C |
10.4 m/s 10.1 m/s |
14.1 % 24.1 m |
77.0 % 992 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Dec. 30th 2024 Dec. 30th 2024 | max: -1.2 °C min: -4.4 °C |
13.7 m/s 15.8 m/s |
5.0 % 24.1 m |
83.0 % 992 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
| Dec. 31st 2024 Dec. 31st 2024 | max: -0.9 °C min: -4.7 °C |
8.8 m/s 9.2 m/s |
4.8 % 24.1 m |
84.2 % 989 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Jan. 1st 2025 Jan. 1st 2025 | max: -1.0 °C min: -4.9 °C |
5.0 m/s 5.0 m/s |
12.3 % 24.1 m |
76.0 % 990 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
| Jan. 2nd 2025 Jan. 2nd 2025 | max: -0.9 °C min: -5 °C |
5.0 m/s 5.0 m/s |
0.6 % 24.1 m |
74.5 % 991 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
| Jan. 3rd 2025 Jan. 3rd 2025 | max: -0.4 °C min: -4.6 °C |
10.4 m/s 13.7 m/s |
7.4 % 24.1 m |
75.9 % 993 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Jan. 4th 2025 Jan. 4th 2025 | max: 0.1 °C min: -5.5 °C |
6.1 m/s 6.8 m/s |
39.3 % 24.1 m |
74.9 % 998 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
| Jan. 5th 2025 Jan. 5th 2025 | max: -0.4 °C min: -3.6 °C |
20.2 m/s 32.0 m/s |
99.1 % 24.1 m |
77.7 % 1,000 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
| Jan. 6th 2025 Jan. 6th 2025 | max: -1.4 °C min: -4.4 °C |
43.6 m/s 53.6 m/s |
71.4 % 13.7 m |
84.1 % 998 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Jan. 7th 2025 Jan. 7th 2025 | max: -2.5 °C min: -5.1 °C |
36.7 m/s 51.4 m/s |
52.1 % 24.1 m |
68.1 % 999 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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| Newfoundland Bay in Antarctica | 296,64 km |
