Gillock Island

Island Remote Antarctic island in northeastern sector

An Antarctic island reached mainly by scientific expeditions and polar cruises. Visits focus on remote polar landscapes, seabird colonies and study of ice and ocean conditions.

Gillock Island
-70.4544, 71.8100

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Weather & Climate near Gillock Island #

Climate

Gillock Island'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 -26°C to -1°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-1°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -6°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-17° -12°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° -19°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -24°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-24° -18°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° -19°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-26° -19°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° -19°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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