Prentice Plateau
Plateau Elevated Antarctic plateau feature with snow-covered surfaces
How to Get to Prentice Plateau #
Prentice Plateau requires logistics with a national Antarctic program. Access via ship-supported landings or aircraft is only feasible in the austral summer and requires permits under the Antarctic Treaty.
Best Time to Visit Prentice Plateau #
Prentice Plateau is an Antarctic named feature; access limited to scientific parties during the austral summer.
Weather & Climate near Prentice Plateau #
Prentice Plateau'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 -40°C to -14°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -33°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -33°C and lows of -40°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -34°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain.
