Glopeflya Plain
Plateau Ice-covered plain in Antarctica
A largely ice-covered plain in Antarctica charted by explorers and scientists, Glopeflya Plain is accessed mainly by research expeditions and specialist overland parties.
How to Get to Glopeflya Plain #
Access requires Antarctic expedition logistics; travel typically involves ship or ice-strengthened aircraft from southern hemisphere bases. Specific approach depends on research program and season.
Best Time to Visit Glopeflya Plain #
Antarctic summer (December-February) for the brief window of accessibility and research activity.
Weather & Climate near Glopeflya Plain #
Glopeflya Plain'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 -39°C to -12°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and windy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain and windy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -31°C and lows of -39°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -37°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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