Plane Table Glacier
Plateau Glacier forming a flat ice plateau in Antarctica
Plane Table Glacier is a glacier in Antarctica identified on polar maps by its name and coordinates. The name suggests a glacier adjacent to or flowing from a flat-topped feature called Plane Table.
As with many Antarctic glaciers, it serves as part of local glaciological systems and is referenced in scientific mapping and research. Detailed observations are typically from aerial surveys, satellite imagery, or occasional field expeditions.
The glacier is located at approximately latitude -77.6 and longitude 161.45, set within the Antarctic environment of ice sheets, rock outcrops and cold-climate research interest.
How to Get to Plane Table Glacier #
Plane Table Glacier lies in a region reached only via Antarctic expedition vessels and aircraft operated by national programs. Access requires coordination with a recognized Antarctic program (e.g., a national research station) and appropriate permits under the Antarctic Treaty system. Travel windows are restricted to the austral summer (roughly November-March) and depend entirely on sea-ice, aircraft availability, and weather.
Best Time to Visit Plane Table Glacier #
Plane Table Glacier is an Antarctic geographic feature with no visitor facilities; access is governed by expedition logistics and weather windows.
Weather & Climate near Plane Table Glacier #
Plane Table Glacier'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 -38°C to -12°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
