Henry Mesa
Plateau Flat-topped mesa within Antarctica's remote interior
How to Get to Henry Mesa #
Visits are arranged through national Antarctic programs and require airlift or long overland traverses. Private tourism does not normally include such inland, scientific features.
Best Time to Visit Henry Mesa #
Accessible mainly during the Antarctic summer when research and air operations are feasible.
Weather & Climate near Henry Mesa #
Henry Mesa's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -38°C to -11°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.