Reichle Mesa

Plateau Antarctic mesa characterized by steep cliffs and ice cover

A mesa feature in Antarctica recorded on research maps; Reichle Mesa is accessed by scientific teams for geological and ice‑sheet studies rather than general tourism.

Reichle Mesa
-68.1458, -65.0371

How to Get to Reichle Mesa #

Reichle Mesa is reachable only through organized scientific logistics coordinated by national Antarctic programs; access is seasonal and weather-dependent.

Best Time to Visit Reichle Mesa #

Visits only during the austral summer as part of research missions; planning requires coordination with national Antarctic programs.

Antarctic summer
November-March · -2 to +2°C (28-36°F) near coast
Primary window for fieldwork and any visits; access is governed by research schedules.

Weather & Climate near Reichle Mesa #

Climate

Reichle Mesa's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -24°C to -3°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-3°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -8°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-17° -11°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-19° -13°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-21° -15°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-24° -16°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-24° -16°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-21° -13°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -10°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -7°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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