Masson Island

Island Small Antarctic island in Prydz Bay area

A small Antarctic island near 66°S, 96°E encountered primarily by scientific expeditions and occasional polar cruises, conditions permitting.

Masson Island
-66.1333, 96.5833

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Weather & Climate near Masson Island #

Climate

Masson Island'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 -38°C to -10°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-10°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -10°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
11.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

February

February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-24° -16°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
12.9 m/s
Wind
Windy

March

March is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -31°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-28°
Feels Like Freezing
-28°C
Temperature
-31° -25°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
15.3 m/s
Wind
Windy

April

April is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-32°
Feels Like Freezing
-32°C
Temperature
-35° -29°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
16.7 m/s
Wind
Windy

May

May is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -37°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

-34°
Feels Like Freezing
-34°C
Temperature
-37° -32°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
16.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

June

June is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-36° -31°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
15.6 m/s
Wind
Windy

July

July is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -38°C. The wettest month with 33 mm of rain and windy conditions.

Comfort

-35°
Feels Like Freezing
-35°C
Temperature
-38° -31°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
15.2 m/s
Wind
Windy

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-35°
Feels Like Freezing
-35°C
Temperature
-38° -32°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
15.1 m/s
Wind
Windy

September

September is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-34°
Feels Like Freezing
-34°C
Temperature
-37° -31°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
15.6 m/s
Wind
Windy

October

October is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-33° -26°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
12.9 m/s
Wind
Windy

November

November is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-24° -16°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
12.8 m/s
Wind
Windy

December

December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and windy conditions.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-17° -10°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
10.7 m/s
Wind
Windy

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