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Weather in November
November in Antarctica is the gateway to the summer season, bringing a significant increase in temperatures and sunlight. Coastal areas typically experience temperatures between -5°C (23°F) and 0°C (32°F), while the interior remains substantially colder, with temperatures around -45°C (-49°F).
The research stations McMurdo and Amundsen-Scott South Pole also experience rising temperatures during this month. At McMurdo Station, temperatures typically hover around -5°C (23°F), whereas at the South Pole Station, the average temperature is about -45°C (-49°F).
The sea ice continues to retreat rapidly in November, revealing the coastal regions and making the continent more accessible for sea travel. As such, this period marks the beginning of the main tourist season in Antarctica.
Emperor penguins are the primary wildlife attraction in November. The chicks are growing rapidly and are nearly ready to venture into the sea. Additionally, this month is a crucial period for other wildlife, with several species of migratory birds returning to nest along the Antarctic coast.
Compared to October, November is warmer and enjoys significantly longer daylight hours. Looking ahead to December, temperatures continue to rise, and daylight extends even further, offering almost 24 hours of sunlight at the height of the Antarctic summer.
[Resources]The research stations McMurdo and Amundsen-Scott South Pole also experience rising temperatures during this month. At McMurdo Station, temperatures typically hover around -5°C (23°F), whereas at the South Pole Station, the average temperature is about -45°C (-49°F).
The sea ice continues to retreat rapidly in November, revealing the coastal regions and making the continent more accessible for sea travel. As such, this period marks the beginning of the main tourist season in Antarctica.
Emperor penguins are the primary wildlife attraction in November. The chicks are growing rapidly and are nearly ready to venture into the sea. Additionally, this month is a crucial period for other wildlife, with several species of migratory birds returning to nest along the Antarctic coast.
Compared to October, November is warmer and enjoys significantly longer daylight hours. Looking ahead to December, temperatures continue to rise, and daylight extends even further, offering almost 24 hours of sunlight at the height of the Antarctic summer.
- Artigas Base - November »
On the first day of November in Artigas Base sunrise is at 20:30 and sunset at 12:47. 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). - McMurdo - November »
The months with the shortest days in McMurdo, Antarctica, are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight. The month with the least rainfall in McMurdo is November, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. - Snow Hill Island - November »
On the first day of November in Snow Hill Island sunrise is at 20:08 and sunset at 12:55. In Snow Hill Island, the average high-temperature in November increases from a subzero cold -9°C (15.8°F) in October to a still freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F).
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