Climate
Even though
weather observations have really been recorded for only the last 200 years,
Antarctica plays a huge role in the global weather system. Detailed
climate monitoring just began in the late 1950's. Satellites are
still continuing to uncover valuable information about Antarctica.
Antarctica's
climate is a combination of high winds, cold air, blowing snow, and extremely
dry air. The average temperature is below 0 degrees F in Antarctica.
FROM
THE RECORD BOOKS
South
Pole Amundsen - Scott Station
Coldest
Day: July 22, 1965
-113
degrees F
Warmest
Day: January 12, 1958
5 degrees
F
World
Record - Vostok Station
Lowest
Temperature
-129
degrees F
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