Hodgson Lake
Lake Antarctic lake notable for deep perennial ice cover
Hodgson Lake lies in Antarctica and is visited chiefly by researchers studying paleoclimate, ice dynamics and isolated freshwater ecology rather than general tourists.
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Hodgson Lake's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -19°C to 4°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.