Peletier Plateau
Plateau Ice-covered Antarctic plateau rising above surrounding terrain
A high Antarctic plateau feature primarily of scientific interest; visited almost exclusively by research teams and specialized field parties conducting glaciological and geological work.
How to Get to Peletier Plateau #
Peletier Plateau is accessible only to Antarctic research teams and specialized expeditions during the austral summer. Transport is arranged through national Antarctic programs (e.g., air or over-snow traverses) and is not open to casual tourism.
Best Time to Visit Peletier Plateau #
Accessible only during the austral summer as part of scientific expeditions; otherwise not visitable.
Weather & Climate near Peletier Plateau #
Peletier 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 -52°C to -20°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -36°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -37°C and lows of -45°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -42°C and lows of -49°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -43°C and lows of -50°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -42°C and lows of -49°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -44°C and lows of -50°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -45°C and lows of -52°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -42°C and lows of -49°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -37°C and lows of -44°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
