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. Despite the increased relative humidity, the rainfall levels fall to 11mm. 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

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -22.8°C and a low of -31.8°C, August stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 63.4%.

Rainfall

In August, in McMurdo, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout August, 11mm of precipitation is accumulated. In McMurdo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.1 days and collects up to 201mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. January and August are months with the least snowfall. The snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm of snow.

Daylight

In McMurdo, the average length of the day in August is 1h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:00 and sunset at 12:00. On the last day of August, in McMurdo, sunrise is at 09:35 and sunset at 16:12 NZST.
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FAQ

What time of the year is the coldest in McMurdo?

August, with its high-temperature average of -22.8°C and a low-temperature average of -31.8°C, is the coldest month.

How cold is August in McMurdo?

In August, in McMurdo, the average high-temperature is -22.8°C, and the average low-temperature is -31.8°C.

What is the average humidity in August in McMurdo?

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

How much does it rain in McMurdo in August?

In McMurdo, Antarctica, in August, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 11mm of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in McMurdo?

The months with the least snowfall in McMurdo are January and August Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 66mm 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 of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McMurdo have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in McMurdo?

On the first day of August in McMurdo, sunrise is at 12:00 and sunset at 12:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:35 and sunset at 16:12 NZST.
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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).

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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%).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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