Steventon Island
Island Uninhabited Antarctic island in the Amundsen Sea region
An Antarctic island around 77°S, Steventon Island is encountered mainly by expedition cruises and scientific teams, offering ice-sculpted coasts and polar wildlife on guided visits.
How to Get to Steventon Island #
Only accessible via Antarctic expedition ship or scientific vessel operating during the austral summer (November-March). Landings are weather- and ice-dependent and require authorization under the Antarctic Treaty System.
Tips for Visiting Steventon Island #
- Travel to this area only with an experienced Antarctic operator; travel is seasonal and tightly regulated under the Antarctic Treaty.
- Be prepared for extreme cold and plan for ice, crevasse, and sea-ice risks - proper expedition clothing and gear are mandatory.
- There are no facilities - all visits follow strict Leave No Trace and wildlife-disturbance protocols.
Best Time to Visit Steventon Island #
Visits are restricted to the Antarctic summer months (roughly November-March), and only via organized expeditions with ice-strengthened vessels.
Weather & Climate near Steventon Island #
Steventon Island'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 -34°C to -3°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -31°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -26°C and lows of -34°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -30°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
