Hades Terrace
Plateau Steep Antarctic rock terrace
How to Get to Hades Terrace #
Access is restricted to Antarctic research expeditions. Parties approach by ice-strengthened ship or by aircraft to nearby research airfields during the austral summer; all visits require coordination with national Antarctic programs and compliance with the Antarctic Treaty environmental rules.
Best Time to Visit Hades Terrace #
Antarctic features are visited only in the austral summer; access depends on expedition schedules.
Weather & Climate near Hades Terrace #
Hades Terrace'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 -35°C to -14°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -33°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -30°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -34°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain.
