Mizuho Plateau

Plateau Ice-covered Antarctic plateau in Mizuho region

Mizuho Plateau is an Antarctic research area visited by scientific teams for atmospheric, geological and glaciological studies rather than conventional tourism; access depends on organized expeditions.

Mizuho Plateau
-73.0000, 40.0000

How to Get to Mizuho Plateau #

Mizuho Plateau is in East Antarctica and is accessible only as part of organized scientific expeditions. Travel is arranged through national Antarctic programs (air support from coastal research stations or long overland traverses); there is no public access or regular transport.

Best Time to Visit Mizuho Plateau #

Visits are only realistic during the Antarctic summer (November-February) when research stations and logistic support operate.

Antarctic summer (November-February)
Nov-Feb · −2 to −20°C (28-−4°F) depending on location
The only practical window for fieldwork and visits; 24-hour daylight in high summer makes travel and science operations possible.

Weather & Climate near Mizuho Plateau #

Climate

Mizuho Plateau's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -56°C to -19°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-19°
Warmest Month
-57°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -31°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-31° -20°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-40° -26°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -36°C and lows of -49°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-42°
Feels Like Freezing
-42°C
Temperature
-49° -36°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -42°C and lows of -54°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-48°
Feels Like Freezing
-48°C
Temperature
-54° -42°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -43°C and lows of -54°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-49°
Feels Like Freezing
-49°C
Temperature
-54° -43°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -45°C and lows of -54°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-50°
Feels Like Freezing
-50°C
Temperature
-55° -45°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -46°C and lows of -56°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-51°
Feels Like Freezing
-51°C
Temperature
-57° -46°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is freezing with highs of -45°C and lows of -56°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain.

Comfort

-50°
Feels Like Freezing
-50°C
Temperature
-56° -45°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -42°C and lows of -54°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-48°
Feels Like Freezing
-48°C
Temperature
-54° -42°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -36°C and lows of -50°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-43°
Feels Like Freezing
-43°C
Temperature
-50° -36°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -39°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-39° -27°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-29° -19°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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