August weather forecast
McMurdo, Antarctica

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Weather in August

McMurdo, Antarctica greets August with a slight warmth improvement, with the average high reaching -22.8°C (-9°F). Despite the increased relative humidity, the rainfall levels fall to 11mm (0.43"). Along with the decrease in rainfall, a slight increase in daylight hours is welcome relief to the long-winter months. Even with these slight changes, it remains evident that winter is still very much present in McMurdo.

Temperature

McMurdo's August weather, marked by an average high temperature of -22.8°C (-9°F) and an average low temperature of -31.8°C (-25.2°F), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In McMurdo, the average relative humidity in August is 63.4%.

Rainfall

In McMurdo, in August, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 rainfall days, and 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in McMurdo, Antarctica. The months with the least snowfall in McMurdo are January and August Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 66mm (2.6") of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in McMurdo is 1h and 53min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 12:00 and sunset at 12:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:28 and sunset at 16:19 NZST.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in McMurdo?

August is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as -22.8°C (-9°F) and as low as -31.8°C (-25.2°F).

How cold is August in McMurdo?

The high-temperature, in August, in McMurdo, is -22.8°C (-9°F), while the low-temperature averages to -31.8°C (-25.2°F).

What is the average humidity in August in McMurdo?

In August, the average relative humidity in McMurdo, Antarctica, is 63.4%.

How many days does it rain in August in McMurdo?

In August, in McMurdo, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout August, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in McMurdo?

January and August are months with the least snowfall in McMurdo, Antarctica. The snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow.

How much does it snow in McMurdo in August?

In McMurdo, Antarctica, during August, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August in McMurdo?

The average day length in August in McMurdo is 1h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in McMurdo?

On the first day of August in McMurdo, Antarctica, sunrise is at 12:00 and sunset at 12:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:28 and sunset at 16:19 NZST.

Average temperature in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average temperature in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average high temperature in August: -22.8°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 August: -31.8°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).

Average humidity in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average humidity in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average humidity in August: 63.4%

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

Average rainfall in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall in August: 11.3mm

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

Average rainfall days in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall days in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall days in August: 4.1 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).

Average snowfall in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall in August: 66mm

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

Average snowfall days in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall days in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall days in August: 14.5 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).

Average daylight in August
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average daylight in August - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average daylight in August: 1h and 5min

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).

McMurdo, Antarctica

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