Kent Plateau
Plateau High Antarctic plateau region in Victoria Land
Kent Plateau is an Antarctic ice plateau noted mainly by researchers conducting fieldwork on regional ice sheets, geology and climate science.
How to Get to Kent Plateau #
Access to Kent Plateau is limited to national Antarctic programs and research expeditions during the austral summer. Travel requires sea or air transfer from Antarctic gateways managed by those programs; private tourism operators do not generally visit inland plateaus.
Tips for Visiting Kent Plateau #
- Only accessible via Antarctic logistics; coordinate with a research program or established operator.
- Bring equipment rated for polar conditions; even summer temperatures are extreme.
- Plan for flexible scheduling-weather can delay travel for days.
Best Time to Visit Kent Plateau #
Visits occur only in the Antarctic summer and are limited to scientific missions; there are no tourist facilities.
Weather & Climate near Kent Plateau #
Kent Plateau'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 -43°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 -20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -41°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -36°C and lows of -42°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -36°C and lows of -43°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -41°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain.