June weather forecast
Antarctica

June is in the heart of the Antarctic winter. This month experiences the longest periods of darkness and some of the coldest temperatures of the year. The coast has average temperatures ranging between -25°C (-13°F) and -20°C (-4°F), while the interior of the continent plunges to as low as -70°C (-94°F).

At the McMurdo Station, temperatures are typically around -25°C (-13°F), and at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, temperatures can fall to -70°C (-94°F). These conditions represent some of the most extreme on Earth.

The sea ice reaches near its maximum extent in June, further isolating the continent and rendering it inaccessible by typical sea travel. Consequently, there are no tourist activities during this period.

Most wildlife is absent from Antarctica in June, having migrated to warmer climates. However, one notable exception is the emperor penguin. These resilient birds continue their breeding cycle, with females laying their eggs and subsequently transferring them to their male partners for incubation.

Compared to May, June is colder and darker, with the sun completely below the horizon for most of the month, resulting in Polar Night. As Antarctica moves into July, it remains deep in the winter season, with temperatures staying extremely low and the continent continuing to be enveloped in extended darkness.

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• Artigas Base - June »
  June emerges as the darkest month in Artigas Base with daylight limited to a mere 5.2 hours. June has the shortest days of the year in Artigas Base with an average of 5h and 12min of daylight.
• McMurdo - June »
  In McMurdo, in June, during 15.6 snowfall days, 178mm (7.01") of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
• Snow Hill Island - June »
  June has the shortest days of the year in Snow Hill Island with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight. As Snow Hill Island steps into June, the average high-temperature holds at an extremely cold -12°C (10.4°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month.