November in
Artigas Base amplifies the daylight to 17.6 hours, gracing the Antarctic with a beautiful soft glow. The weather lends a tangible respite from the stark cold that cancered the previous months. Extended daylight combined with 20 hours of sunshine makes for a remarkable atmospheric change. The natural beauty of the region is exceptionally pronounced under the vibrant sunlit sky. With
December approaching, an even greater increase in daylight hours is in anticipation.
Temperature
November's arrival in Artigas Base,
Antarctica, is marked by a notable elevation in high-temperatures, rising from -49°C (-56.2°F) in
October to a still life-threatening cold -36°C (-32.8°F). Throughout November, Artigas Base records a steady low-temperature average of -40°C (-40°F), a minor decrease from its daytime counterpart.
Daylight
The average length of the day in November is 17h and 38min.
On the first day of November in Artigas Base, sunrise is at 20:30 and sunset at 12:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 19:14 and sunset at 14:14 NZDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is November, with an average of 20h of sunshine.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index are
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in November interprets into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.