Herbert Plateau
Plateau Elevated ice plateau in northern Antarctic Peninsula region
A plateau in Antarctica, Herbert Plateau is a geographic feature of interest to glaciologists and survey teams studying interior ice dynamics and topography.
How to Get to Herbert Plateau #
Access to the Herbert Plateau is possible only via Antarctic research logistics-typically arranged through national Antarctic programs and expedition vessels or aircraft operating in the relevant sector. Travel windows are limited to the austral summer and require appropriate permits.
Best Time to Visit Herbert Plateau #
Visits are only practicable in the austral summer on research or expedition voyages; strict environmental protocols apply.
Weather & Climate near Herbert Plateau #
Herbert Plateau's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -23°C to -8°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.
