🇦🇶 Weather in McMurdo Station
Current Weather in McMurdo Station
10°C
Feels like 7°C. Cloudy.
🌬️ 18 km/h E
💧 83% Humidity
🧭 1028 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 2.6
🌡️ Dew Point: 7°C
🌅 Sunrise: 07:04 AM
🌇 Sunset: 08:05 PM
Map Overlays:
Hourly Forecast for McMurdo Station
14:00
11°
12%
15:00
13°
8%
16:00
14°
6%
17:00
14°
7%
18:00
14°
7%
19:00
13°
10%
20:00
10°
16%
21:00
9°
22%
22:00
8°
22%
23:00
8°
20%
00:00
8°
15%
01:00
8°
14%
02:00
8°
14%
03:00
8°
14%
04:00
8°
14%
05:00
9°
14%
06:00
9°
14%
07:00
9°
14%
08:00
10°
13%
09:00
12°
11%
10:00
14°
7%
11:00
14°
6%
12:00
14°
6%
13:00
14°
6%
14-Day Forecast for McMurdo Station
Thu, Oct 08
Partly Cloudy
14° /
8°
Fri, Oct 09
Sunny
16° /
8°
Sat, Oct 10
Sunny
17° /
9°
Sun, Oct 11
Sunny
14° /
9°
Mon, Oct 12
Sunny
14° /
10°
Tue, Oct 13
Overcast
17° /
9°
Wed, Oct 14
Patchy rain nearby
9° /
7°
Thu, Oct 15
Patchy rain nearby
10° /
6°
Fri, Oct 16
Patchy rain nearby
8° /
5°
Sat, Oct 17
Sunny
11° /
4°
Sun, Oct 18
Sunny
12° /
7°
Mon, Oct 19
Sunny
12° /
10°
Tue, Oct 20
Sunny
12° /
10°
Wed, Oct 21
Sunny
14° /
7°
Additional Forecasts for McMurdo Station
Marine Forecast
Tide Forecast
Air Quality
💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 59.0
μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 43.0
μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 0.2 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.1
μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 7.0 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 11.0 μg/m³
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FAQ — Weather in McMurdo Station
Common questions about this page — answers customized for the data shown above.
The current weather in McMurdo Station is cloudy with a temperature of 10°C (feels like 7°C). Humidity is at 83% and wind speed is 18 km/h. Browse weather for other cities for comparison.
Tomorrow's forecast for McMurdo Station shows sunny with a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. There is a 13% chance of rain. Tomorrow’s sunrise and sunset times for McMurdo Station are also available.
Over the next 7 days in McMurdo Station, temperatures are forecast to range from a low of 7°C to a high of 17°C. The 7-day forecast table above shows day-by-day conditions, precipitation probability and hourly breakdowns. For weather in nearby cities, see Antarctica city pages.
Based on the latest forecast, rain is likely in McMurdo Station on Tuesday and Wednesday (50%+ chance of precipitation). The hourly forecast above gives more precise timing for any showers expected in the next 24 hours.
Saturday is forecast to be the warmest day in McMurdo Station this week, with a high of 17°C and sunny conditions expected.
McMurdo Station sits at approximately 77.8° south latitude, which generally produces a sub-polar or polar climate, with long cold winters, short cool summers, and dramatic seasonal swings in daylight. Local geography (coast vs. inland, altitude, prevailing winds) shapes the specific weather patterns shown in the forecast above.
Climatically, the best time to visit McMurdo Station is generally the local summer months, when temperatures rise and daylight is at its peak. Winter visits offer unique experiences (snow, aurora) but with harsh cold and very short days. Exact timing depends on what you're after — fewer crowds, specific events, lowest rainfall, or warmest weather. Check the forecast above before planning a short trip.
In the Southern Hemisphere, summer falls in December–February and winter in June–August — opposite to the Northern Hemisphere. Spring is September–November and autumn is March–May. McMurdo Station follows this Northern/Southern Hemisphere pattern based on its latitude. See the sun page for exact daylight hours through the year.