Prospect Mesa
Plateau Flat-topped Antarctic mesa with exposed rock outcrops
How to Get to Prospect Mesa #
Prospect Mesa is accessible only to organized Antarctic programs and trained expedition teams; travel requires coordination with a national program, specialized transport and permits under the Antarctic Treaty.
Best Time to Visit Prospect Mesa #
Prospect Mesa is an Antarctic topographic feature noted on scientific charts; access requires expedition planning.
Weather & Climate near Prospect Mesa #
Prospect Mesa'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 -6°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain 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.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.
