Last updated: August 22, 2025
In August, the average temperature in McMurdo Station, Antarctica plunges to a chilling -25°C (-13°F). With minimum temperatures dipping as low as -39°C (-38°F) and peaking at a frosty -11°C (12°F), it’s a month where warm attire is a must. Expect about 24 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread over 6 days, with average humidity hovering around 70%, adding to the winter's bite. Stay cozy!
In August in McMurdo Station, the average temperature is -25°C (-13°F). Maximums can reach -11°C (12°F), and minimums can be as low as -39°C (-38°F). Be prepared for extreme cold conditions if you plan to travel during this time.
In McMurdo Station in August, the total precipitation amount is 24 mm (0.9 in) over a span of 6 days.
In McMurdo Station in August, humidity is 70%. With an average temperature of -25°C (-13°F), this humidity feels like a biting chill that penetrates your layers, making travel uncomfortable and bracing as each breath turns to frost, and every step becomes a challenge against the biting cold.
In McMurdo Station in August, the maximum UV index is 1, which corresponds to a low Exposure Category. This means you have a time to burn of 45 minutes. For more details, you can check the Hourly UV Index in McMurdo Station.
UV Risk Categories
Weather in McMurdo Station varies notably across the year, with each month offering distinct climate conditions. This page compares August’s weather to other months in McMurdo Station, focusing on differences in temperature, rainfall, humidity, and UV levels.
| Temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | UV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Weather | -5°C (24°F) | 15 mm (0.6 inches) | 77% | high |
| February Weather | -9°C (16°F) | 20 mm (0.8 inches) | 79% | moderate |
| March Weather | -16°C (3°F) | 25 mm (1.0 inches) | 75% | low |
| April Weather | -22°C (-7°F) | 12 mm (0.5 inches) | 71% | low |
| May Weather | -21°C (-6°F) | 21 mm (0.8 inches) | 69% | low |
| June Weather | -23°C (-9°F) | 17 mm (0.7 inches) | 73% | low |
| July Weather | -24°C (-10°F) | 14 mm (0.5 inches) | 70% | low |
| August Weather | -25°C (-13°F) | 24 mm (0.9 inches) | 70% | low |
| September Weather | -24°C (-12°F) | 21 mm (0.8 inches) | 67% | low |
| October Weather | -18°C (0°F) | 19 mm (0.7 inches) | 73% | moderate |
| November Weather | -11°C (13°F) | 9 mm (0.4 inches) | 76% | very high |
| December Weather | -5°C (23°F) | 14 mm (0.5 inches) | 78% | high |