Morgan Upland

Plateau Elevated Antarctic upland area with ice-covered terrain

Morgan Upland in Antarctica serves researchers studying upland glaciation and polar geology. Access is restricted to scientific expeditions and specialized field teams rather than typical tourism.

How to Get to Morgan Upland #

Morgan Upland is in Antarctica; access is only possible as part of organized scientific expeditions supported by national Antarctic programs and logistics. There is no public transport and visits require specialized equipment and permits.

Best Time to Visit Morgan Upland #

Only practically accessible during the Antarctic summer months for scientific expeditions and logistical support.

Antarctic summer (November-February)

Nov-Feb · -2 to -25°C (28--13°F) depending on elevation and weather

Fieldwork and any rare visits to remote uplands are limited to the Antarctic summer window.

Weather & Climate near Morgan Upland #

Climate

Morgan Upland'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 -29°C to -8°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

-8°

Warmest Month

-29°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-15° – -8°

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°

Feels Like Freezing

-13°C

Temperature

-17° – -9°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. The wettest month with 32 mm of rain.

Comfort

-17°

Feels Like Freezing

-17°C

Temperature

-20° – -13°

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-20°

Feels Like Freezing

-20°C

Temperature

-23° – -16°

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-21°

Feels Like Freezing

-21°C

Temperature

-25° – -18°

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-23°

Feels Like Freezing

-23°C

Temperature

-27° – -19°

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-25°

Feels Like Freezing

-25°C

Temperature

-29° – -21°

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-25°

Feels Like Freezing

-25°C

Temperature

-29° – -21°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-22°

Feels Like Freezing

-22°C

Temperature

-26° – -18°

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-19°

Feels Like Freezing

-19°C

Temperature

-24° – -15°

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-15°

Feels Like Freezing

-15°C

Temperature

-19° – -11°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-12°

Feels Like Freezing

-12°C

Temperature

-16° – -8°

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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