September weather forecast
McMurdo, Antarctica

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Weather in September

September sees a notable increase in daylight hours to 10.7 hours, marking a return to periods of light in McMurdo, Antarctica. An increase in snowfall occurs, adding to the extensive snow cover from previous months. Despite te shift in daylight and snowfall, rainfall levels remain relatively steady. The return of sunlight initiates the transition from winter to spring in the region.

Temperature

The advent of September in McMurdo, Antarctica, sees the average high-temperature at a still life-threatening cold -20.8°C (-5.4°F), subtly shifted from August's -22.8°C (-9°F). McMurdo experiences a mean temperature of -29.4°C (-20.9°F) during September nights.

Humidity

The least humid month in McMurdo is September, with an average relative humidity of 55.8%.

Rainfall

In McMurdo, during September, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In McMurdo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.1 days and collects up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in McMurdo are January through December. In McMurdo, in September, during 13.3 snowfall days, 76mm (2.99") of snow is typically accumulated. In McMurdo, during the entire year, snow falls for 181.3 days and aggregates up to 1484mm (58.43") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 10h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:19 and sunset at 16:27 NZST. On the last day of September, in McMurdo, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 20:54 NZDT.
Note: On Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from NZST to NZDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from NZDT to NZST.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is September in McMurdo?

In September, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -20.8°C (-5.4°F) and -29.4°C (-20.9°F) respectively.

What is the least humid month in McMurdo?

The least humid month is September, with an average relative humidity of 55.8%.

What is the average humidity in September in McMurdo?

In September, the average relative humidity is 55.8%.

How much does it rain in McMurdo in September?

In McMurdo, Antarctica, during September, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in McMurdo in September?

In McMurdo, in September, during 13.3 snowfall days, 76mm (2.99") of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does McMurdo have in September?

In McMurdo, the average day length in September is 10h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in September in McMurdo?

On the first day of September in McMurdo, Antarctica, sunrise is at 09:19 and sunset at 16:27 NZST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 20:54 NZDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in September in McMurdo?

On Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in McMurdo, and the time zone changes from NZST to NZDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 03:00.
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Average temperature in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average temperature in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average high temperature in September: -20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (-0.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (-22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: -29.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (-5.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (-31.8°C).

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Average humidity in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average humidity in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average humidity in September: 55.8%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (55.8%).

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Average rainfall in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall in September: 11.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (24.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (9.5mm).

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Average rainfall days in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall days in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall days in September: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall in September: 76mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (224mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January and August (66mm).

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Average snowfall days in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall days in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall days in September: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is January (12.8 days).

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Average daylight in September
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average daylight in September - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average daylight in September: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is March (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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