Deception Plateau
Plateau Ice-covered plateau in Antarctica
Ice plateau in Antarctica visited primarily by scientific teams; characterised by glaciated terrain, crevasses and extreme weather-access is arranged through research logistics rather than public tourism.
How to Get to Deception Plateau #
Access only through organised Antarctic expeditions coordinated by national Antarctic programs; there is no tourist infrastructure.
Best Time to Visit Deception Plateau #
Deception Plateau is an Antarctic feature accessible only to research expeditions; seasonal and logistical conditions vary with national programme schedules.
Weather & Climate near Deception Plateau #
Deception Plateau'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 -40°C to -17°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -39°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -39°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -35°C and lows of -40°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
