Ridge Island
Island Small Antarctic island in polar region
Ridge Island in Antarctica is a remote outcrop reached primarily by research teams and occasional expedition cruises for wildlife observation and geological work.
How to Get to Ridge Island #
Access only via Antarctic expedition vessels during the austral summer. Landings-if attempted-are by zodiac and depend entirely on sea ice and weather conditions.
Best Time to Visit Ridge Island #
Visits are generally possible only during the Antarctic summer on expedition vessels; landings depend on sea ice and weather.
Weather & Climate near Ridge Island #
Continental climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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March
March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain.
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April
April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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May
May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.
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September
September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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November
November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
