Gair Mesa
Plateau Table-like Antarctic mesa
How to Get to Gair Mesa #
Reaching interior Antarctic mesas requires coordination with national Antarctic programs and logistics providers; access is primarily by ski-equipped aircraft or overland traverse and is arranged for scientific teams.
Best Time to Visit Gair Mesa #
Visit during the austral summer when research and expedition access is most feasible.
Weather & Climate near Gair Mesa #
Gair Mesa'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 -25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -38°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 -22°C and lows of -30°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 and breezy conditions.
