Orr Island
Island Remote Antarctic island on the continent's coast
An Antarctic island visited primarily by research and expedition vessels; ships pass for polar scenery, iceberg views and opportunistic wildlife observation from sea.
Orr Island is an island landmark in Antarctica recorded at latitude -77.63333 and longitude -149.6. It is listed as a geographic feature within the Antarctic region rather than a populated site.
As a remote Antarctic island, it does not have visitor infrastructure and is visited only under expedition or scientific operations when conditions and permits allow. Interest is primarily scientific or cartographic rather than recreational.
There is no widely available public record of construction or long-term occupation on Orr Island; Antarctic islands of this type are generally uninhabited and used episodically for research or survey work.
The island sits within the Antarctic region and is surrounded by polar ocean waters; its coordinates place it within the high-latitude southern hemisphere and well away from major population centers.
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Orr 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 -33°C to -2°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -31°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -25°C and lows of -33°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
