Vinson Massif weather
– Lat/Long: 78.58° S 85.42° W

Vinson Massif
Weather Forecast, Antarctica

Issued: 12 pm Thu 20 Nov Local Time
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Days 1–3 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Extremely cold (max -15°C on Sat afternoon, min -19°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4–6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Extremely cold (max -14°C on Sun afternoon, min -16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
AM
PM
night
AM
PM
night
AM
PM
night
AM
PM
night
AM
PM
night
AM
PM
night
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloudy
some clouds
cloudy
cloudy
cloudy
cloudy
cloudy
some clouds
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
 km/h
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
 cm 
 mm 
max°C
-17
-18
-18
-18
-18
-17
-16
-15
-15
-15
-14
-14
-14
-14
-14
-15
-15
-15
min°C
-18
-18
-18
-18
-19
-19
-17
-16
-16
-16
-15
-14
-14
-14
-15
-15
-15
-15
chill°C 
-26
-26
-26
-25
-25
-24
-24
-22
-23
-23
-21
-18
-14
-14
-19
-20
-22
-22
Freezing level (m
400
250
50
300
0
50
150
0
0
200
0
350
650
300
400
450
50
400
Cloud base (m)
2600
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
5350
5000
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Sunrise
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
Sunset
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00

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Vinson Massif Weather (Days 0-3):

The weather forecast for Vinson Massif is: Mostly dry. Extremely cold (max -15°C on Sat afternoon, min -19°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Vinson Massif Weather (Days 3-6):

Mostly dry. Extremely cold (max -14°C on Sun afternoon, min -16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

This table gives the weather forecast for Vinson Massif at the specific elevation of 3000 m. Our advanced weather models allow us to provide distinct weather forecasts for several elevations of Vinson Massif. To see the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider overview of the weather, consult the Weather Map of Antarctica.

Live conditions reported by 5 closest weather stations

Weather StationTemp.WeatherWindGusts
Cloud
Visibility
Cloud / Visibility
1270 km S
3012m alt.
2 hours ago
-35° C
moderate snow
Ice crystals.
Wind obs. (26 kph from 20 degs) was rejected.
3.2 km
Mid: few
Marambio Airport (Seymour Island)
1848 km NE
232m alt.
2 hours ago
clear
-
44
Strong winds from the SSW
(44 kph at 200).
0.0 km
SHIP5751
1991 km NE
3m alt.
3 hours ago
-1° C
Centro Met. Antártico Presidente Eduardo Frei
2029 km NE
48m alt.
1 hour ago
-4° C
No report.
Wind obs. (115 kph from 270 degs) was rejected.
Teniente R. Marsh Airport
2031 km NE
45m alt.
2 hours ago
clear
-
9
Light winds from the SE
(9 kph at 130).
0.0 km
SHIP8651
1999 km NE
15m alt.
3 hours ago
- km
SHIP3397
1999 km NE
15m alt.
3 hours ago
- km
SHIP4087
1999 km NE
15m alt.
3 hours ago
- km
SHIP1813
1999 km NE
3m alt.
3 hours ago
-1° C
SHIP4985
1999 km NE
3m alt.
3 hours ago
-1° C

* NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones.

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