January Weather in McMurdo Station

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during January is characterized by an average temperature of -5°C (24°F). Highs can soar to 0°C (32°F), while lows may dip to -10°C (15°F). Typically, the humidity level in McMurdo Station throughout January hovers around 77%.

-10°C (15°F)

Minimum temperature

-5°C (24°F)

Average temperature

0°C (32°F)

Maximum temperature

77%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, McMurdo Station averages 15 mm (0.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 3 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 24 hours 0 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 15 hours 2 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 40% probability of sunny days during this period.

15 mm (0.6 inches)

Precipitation

3 rainy days

Rainy days

15 hours 2 minutes

Sunshine hours

40%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in McMurdo Station reaches a maximum of 6, indicating a level of High exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 25 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 5 5 4 4 3
Exposure Low Moderate High Moderate
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 30 min

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