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%.
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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.
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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.
| 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 | |
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| 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 | |||||||||