Southern Cross Subglacial Highlands
Plateau Subglacial highland region beneath East Antarctic ice
A subglacial highland area in Antarctica identified through radar and ice‑penetrating surveys. Research teams study its buried topography and ice dynamics; it is not part of routine tourist routes.
How to Get to Southern Cross Subglacial Highlands #
There is no civilian access. Work in the region is restricted to Antarctic research expeditions; access requires coordination with national Antarctic programs and is typically via icebreaker plus ski-equipped aircraft or long-range Twin Otter flights operating out of scientific bases during the austral summer.
Best Time to Visit Southern Cross Subglacial Highlands #
No conventional visiting season - the feature is subglacial and accessible only to scientific expeditions during Antarctic summer operations.
Weather & Climate near Southern Cross Subglacial Highlands #
Southern Cross Subglacial Highlands's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in May). 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 -20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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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 the coldest month with highs of -32°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -32°C and lows of -36°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -34°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
