Bennett Platform

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Bennett Platform
Bennett Platform, Antarctica (approx. 85°13′S 177°50′W)
-85.2167, -177.8333

How to Get to Bennett Platform #

Bennett Platform is in inland Antarctica, accessible only via scientific expeditions or specialized polar logistics. Access typically requires coordination through national Antarctic programs and is subject to strict environmental and safety regulations.

Best Time to Visit Bennett Platform #

A remote Antarctic landmark - accessible only during the brief austral summer and usually as part of expedition cruises or specialized scientific missions.

Antarctic summer
November-February · -2 to -20°C (site-dependent)
Only season with reasonable operability for ships and aircraft; long daylight but cold and unpredictable weather.

Weather & Climate near Bennett Platform #

Climate

Bennett Platform's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -53°C to -15°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-15°
Warmest Month
-53°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-22° -15°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-28°
Feels Like Freezing
-28°C
Temperature
-32° -23°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -43°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-38°
Feels Like Freezing
-38°C
Temperature
-43° -33°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is freezing with highs of -38°C and lows of -48°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-43°
Feels Like Freezing
-43°C
Temperature
-48° -39°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is freezing with highs of -40°C and lows of -49°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-45°
Feels Like Freezing
-45°C
Temperature
-49° -40°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -47°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-43°
Feels Like Freezing
-43°C
Temperature
-47° -39°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -41°C and lows of -50°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-46°
Feels Like Freezing
-46°C
Temperature
-50° -41°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -44°C and lows of -53°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-48°
Feels Like Freezing
-48°C
Temperature
-53° -44°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -48°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-44°
Feels Like Freezing
-44°C
Temperature
-48° -39°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -41°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-41° -32°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° -22°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-22° -15°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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