Edward VIII Plateau
Plateau Antarctic ice plateau in East Antarctica
An Antarctic ice plateau, the Edward VIII Plateau appears on scientific maps and draws researchers and expedition teams for glaciology, meteorological studies and remote fieldwork.
Edward VIII Plateau is an ice-covered plateau in Antarctica named after King Edward VIII. It is a geographic plateau feature on the Antarctic continent.
The plateau is characterized by permanent ice and glaciated terrain typical of Antarctic interior plateaus. It lies within the polar environment and is not a site of permanent habitation.
The feature was named to commemorate Edward VIII; precise naming and charting took place during polar exploration and mapping efforts. The plateau is used primarily as a geographic reference in Antarctic maps and research.
The plateau sits on the Antarctic continent at high southern latitude and is accessible only via scientific expedition or air support to nearby research logistics points.
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Edward VIII 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 -29°C to -3°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and windy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and windy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and windy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and windy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and windy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
