Foster Plateau

Plateau Elevated ice plateau in Antarctica's Graham Land

Foster Plateau
-64.7500, -61.5000
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How to Get to Foster Plateau #

Access is logistical and generally limited to scientific expeditions or private Antarctic cruises that operate from Ushuaia, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile. Reach is typically by ship to nearby coastal points or by ski-equipped aircraft to field camps; independent visits are not practical or recommended.

Best Time to Visit Foster Plateau #

Visit in austral summer for the safest and most practical access; travel is weather-dependent and usually arranged through expedition operators.

Summer (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · -5°C to -20°C
Long daylight, easier ship or aircraft access to Antarctic Peninsula coastal regions; most fieldwork and cruises occur then.
Shoulder season (Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr)
Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr · -10°C to -30°C
Unpredictable weather; fewer visitors, but sea ice can prevent access.

Weather & Climate near Foster Plateau #

Climate

Foster Plateau's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -23°C to -8°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-8°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -8°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° – -9°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° – -10°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-17° – -13°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-19° – -14°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-21° – -16°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° – -18°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -23°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain.

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-23° – -18°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° – -14°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-18° – -12°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° – -10°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° – -9°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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