Pinckard Table
Plateau Antarctic flat-topped mountain named Pinckard Table
Pinckard Table is a flat-topped geographic feature in Antarctica. The name indicates a table-like plateau or mesa rather than a prominent peak.
As a named Antarctic landform it is recorded on polar charts and used as a reference point for scientific and mapping work in the surrounding area. Field parties and aerial surveys use such features for navigation and geologic observation.
Named landforms in Antarctica typically received their names during 20th century exploration or mapping efforts; the feature has since appeared on Antarctic maps and gazetteers.
The feature lies in the Antarctic region at approximately latitude -74.0 and longitude 164.05, in a remote polar environment of ice, rock and seasonal snow.
How to Get to Pinckard Table #
Accessible only to scientific teams and specialized Antarctic operations during the austral summer. Approaches are arranged through national Antarctic programs; there are no commercial tourist services to interior tables like Pinckard.
Best Time to Visit Pinckard Table #
Only accessible in the austral summer as part of scientific expeditions; otherwise not visitable.
Weather & Climate near Pinckard Table #
Pinckard Table'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 -32°C to -9°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -31°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -26°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.
