Cockburn Island (Antarctica)
Island Uninhabited Antarctic island in the Southern Ocean
Remote subantarctic island where expedition vessels may visit for seabirds, seals and rugged shorelines; landings are seasonal and governed by environmental protocols.
How to Get to Cockburn Island (Antarctica) #
Cockburn Island (Antarctica) is accessible only via expedition vessel or research ship during the Antarctic summer; landings depend entirely on ice conditions and the priorities of scientific programs.
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A small Antarctic island, visited only by research or specialized expedition ships during the austral summer.
Weather & Climate near Cockburn Island (Antarctica) #
Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -17°C to 2°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
