Emma Island
Island Small Antarctic island in the Palmer Archipelago
How to Get to Emma Island #
Approach only as part of organized Antarctic expeditions departing from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas. Landings depend on sea ice, weather, and the discretion of expedition leaders.
Best Time to Visit Emma Island #
Antarctic summers (austral summer) are the only realistic season for visits when sea ice retreats and landings are possible.
Weather & Climate near Emma Island #
Emma Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -11°C to 3°C. Moderate rainfall (793 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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