Danum Platform

Plateau Ice-covered plateau in Antarctica

Danum Platform
-79.9833, 155.4500

How to Get to Danum Platform #

Access to Antarctic features like Danum Platform is restricted to scientific expeditions or licensed polar tour operators; travel requires permits from national Antarctic programs and specialized transport (ice-strengthened vessels or ski-equipped aircraft).

Best Time to Visit Danum Platform #

Weather & Climate near Danum Platform #

Climate

Danum Platform's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -42°C to -14°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-14°
Warmest Month
-42°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-19° -14°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-27° -21°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-32°
Feels Like Freezing
-32°C
Temperature
-35° -29°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-39° -33°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-40° -34°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-39° -34°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -41°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-38°
Feels Like Freezing
-38°C
Temperature
-41° -35°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -36°C and lows of -42°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-39°
Feels Like Freezing
-39°C
Temperature
-42° -36°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-40° -34°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-36° -30°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-26° -21°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-19° -15°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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