Weather forecast for today
McMurdo, Antarctica

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, 01. May

Cloudy
12:00

12:00
NZST
Cloudy
-12°C / -19°C
  • Wind: 26km/h SE
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • UV index: 0
Today, in McMurdo, gloomy weather with thick clouds is expected.
The highest temperature will be a frigid -12°C, while the lowest temperature will be a polar cold -19°C.
The anticipated temperature will be notably higher than the May average maximum of -19°C.
Sunrise was at 12:00 and sunset at 12:00; the daylight lasted for 0h and 0min.

Current condition

Cloudy
12:41 NZST
Cloudy
  • -13°C
  • Feels like: -23°C
  • Wind: 26km/h E
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Dewpoint: -18°C
  • Pressure: 979.34mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 0
Currently, a uniform layer of clouds blankets the sky, making for a dim day.
The temperature is an extreme-cold -13°C, while the real-feel temperature, due to the wind, is assessed at a life-threatening -23°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's expected -12°C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in McMurdo?
The current temperature (12:41 NZST) in McMurdo is -13°C. Feels-like temperature is -23°C.
What is the weather forecast for McMurdo for today?
Today, in McMurdo, heavy clouds will be present throughout the day.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in McMurdo will be -12°C, while the minimum temperature will be -19°C.
The highest temperature will be significantly higher than the average maximum of -19°C in May. The lowest temperature will be also significantly higher than the average low of -27.1°C.

Hourly weather forecast

13h
  • -13°C
  • Feels like:
    -22°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 26km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 979mbar
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • -13°C
  • Feels like:
    -23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 25km/h SE
  • Pressure: 980mbar
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
15h
  • -13°C
  • Feels like:
    -23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 23km/h SE
  • Pressure: 981mbar
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • -12°C
  • Feels like:
    -21°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 23km/h SE
  • Pressure: 982mbar
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
17h
  • -12°C
  • Feels like:
    -21°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 24km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 983mbar
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
18h
  • -12°C
  • Feels like:
    -21°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 25km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 984mbar
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
19h
  • -13°C
  • Feels like:
    -22°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 24km/h SE
  • Pressure: 985mbar
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
20h
  • -13°C
  • Feels like:
    -23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 23km/h SE
  • Pressure: 985mbar
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 11km
21h
  • -14°C
  • Feels like:
    -23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 20km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 986mbar
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 13km
22h
  • -14°C
  • Feels like:
    -23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 19km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 987mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
23h
  • -14°C
  • Feels like:
    -23°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 22km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 987mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 12km
Today, in McMurdo, expect mostly cloudy skies.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of -12°C and the lowest temperature of -14°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of -21°C and a minimum of -23°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 16h to 18h.
The forecasted high will be significantly higher than the typical maximum in May, which is -19°C. Forecasts show a temperature more close to April's average minimum of -24.9°C rather than the May average of -27.1°C.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 00:41:41 UTC
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | |
Weather Forecasting & Climate

McMurdo, Antarctica

  • en: McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Latitude: -77.841878°
  • Longitude: 166.686345°
  • Elevation: 179 m
  • Current time: 12:45 NZST
  • Sunrise: 12:00 NZST
  • Sunset: 12:00 NZST
  • Timezone: Antarctica/South_Pole
Climate data
englishespañol中文
Share