Cleveland Mesa
Plateau Flat-topped Antarctic mesa in West Antarctica
An ice-capped mesa deep in Antarctica’s interior, Cleveland Mesa appears on scientific maps and is visited only by research expeditions and logistical teams.
How to Get to Cleveland Mesa #
Access to Cleveland Mesa is only possible through organised Antarctic expeditions and research programmes. Reach to this kind of site typically requires transport arranged by national Antarctic programs (ship or aircraft to a regional base) and overland travel using specialised vehicles or aircraft support; there are no regular civilian approaches.
Best Time to Visit Cleveland Mesa #
Cleveland Mesa is an Antarctic geographic feature; visits are only possible as part of scientific expeditions. Seasonal considerations depend entirely on expedition logistics.
Weather & Climate near Cleveland Mesa #
Cleveland Mesa'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 -18°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -44°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -48°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -40°C and lows of -49°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -47°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -41°C and lows of -50°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -45°C and lows of -53°C. The wettest month with 44 mm of rain.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -41°C and lows of -50°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -44°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -33°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.
