Brutal cold in Antarctica, impressive even for the coldest place on Planet Earth.
The end of September came close to the world record for lowest temperature in October (-80°C).
The all-time cold record is −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) from Vostok Station on 21 July 1983.
The end of September came close to the world record for lowest temperature in October (-80°C).
The all-time cold record is −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) from Vostok Station on 21 July 1983.
In fact, this was the most severe cold season on record for the South Pole.
washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/1…
washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/1…
From the article above,
'The Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station experienced the coldest average temperature for April to September in 2021 on record. This chart displays the average temperature since 1957 in degrees Celsius. (Richard Cullather/British Antarctic Survey)'
'The Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station experienced the coldest average temperature for April to September in 2021 on record. This chart displays the average temperature since 1957 in degrees Celsius. (Richard Cullather/British Antarctic Survey)'
This is the annual temperature trend for Antarctica since 1956 using data from @BerkeleyEarth
Antarctica is still net warming. The cold cold season of 2021 is fascinating and impressive though.
Antarctica is still net warming. The cold cold season of 2021 is fascinating and impressive though.
I pulled a thread together way back in June earlier this year about the extreme cold in Antarctica.
You can take a look here ⬇️
You can take a look here ⬇️
https://twitter.com/ScottDuncanWX/status/1403370165195128833
Meanwhile, the global average temperature for the months of June, July & August (Northern Hemisphere summer months) was among warmest on record.
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