Hanessian Foreland
Plateau Coastal Antarctic foreland on the continent's ice edge
Coastal foreland in Antarctica charted by researchers; access is limited to scientific expeditions and there are no tourist facilities.
How to Get to Hanessian Foreland #
Visiting requires coordination with national Antarctic research programs and transport by icebreaker plus aircraft or helicopter. Civilian access is not typical and is strictly regulated under Antarctic Treaty protocols.
Best Time to Visit Hanessian Foreland #
Accessible mainly during the Antarctic summer when research activity and flights peak.
Weather & Climate near Hanessian Foreland #
Hanessian Foreland'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 -2°C. Moderate rainfall (606 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and windy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and windy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and windy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and windy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and windy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and windy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
