Abernethy Flats Plateau
Flat, icy coastal plain in Antarctic region
Abernethy Flats at a Glance#
Address: Abernethy Flats region, Antarctica (approx. -63.8660, -57.9172)
Admission: N/A (Antarctica is regulated by expedition operators; no public admission cost)
How to Get to Abernethy Flats#
Access is only by expedition ship or research vessel operated by IAATO members. Operators typically embark from Ushuaia, Argentina, or other southern ports; itineraries and landings depend on sea ice and weather conditions.
Tips for Visiting Abernethy Flats#
- Travel only with an IAATO-accredited expedition operator and check strict biosecurity rules.
- Bring layered, waterproof clothing and sturdy boots with ankle support for landings.
- Plan for extremely limited communication and self-sufficiency-expedition vessels provide most support.
Best Time to Visit Abernethy Flats#
Visits to Antarctic coastal regions occur almost exclusively in the austral summer (November-March) when ice conditions permit ship access.
Weather & Climate near Abernethy Flats#
Abernethy Flats's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -15°C to 2°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 2° | -5° | 26 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 1° | -7° | 29 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -6° - -1° | -10° | 43 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - -4° | -14° | 48 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -12° - -6° | -17° | 35 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -14° - -7° | -20° | 25 mm | - | - | 7.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -15° - -8° | -21° | 50 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -15° - -8° | -21° | 46 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -12° - -5° | -17° | 47 mm | - | - | 7.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -8° - -2° | -12° | 42 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -5° - 0° | -9° | 29 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 1° | -6° | 34 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |