Cratère Vulcain Crater
Cratère Vulcain at a Glance#
About Cratère Vulcain#
Cratère Vulcain is a volcanic crater on Île Amsterdam in the southern Indian Ocean, recorded at the coordinates given. It is one of multiple volcanic vents and cones that make up the island’s summit region.
The feature formed through volcanic activity associated with the island’s central volcanic complex; like other small summit craters it is a remnant of eruptions that built the island’s edifice. The island is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands and is primarily visited for scientific purposes.
Geographically the crater lies on Île Amsterdam, a remote subantarctic island whose volcanic landforms are the dominant physical feature.
- Access: Located on Île Amsterdam in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, an isolated, protected island with no regular tourist access.
Weather & Climate near Cratère Vulcain#
Cratère Vulcain's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1362 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 12° - 18° | 15° | 98 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 12° - 18° | 15° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 12° - 17° | 14° | 92 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 11° - 15° | 13° | 133 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 13° | 11° | 133 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 12° | 10° | 140 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 11° | 6° | 129 mm | - | - | 6.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 11° | 6° | 119 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 11° | 6° | 116 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 12° | 7° | 101 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 14° | 11° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 10° - 16° | 13° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
