Antarctica: Highest Temperature
| Record Value | 15°C (59°F) |
|---|---|
| Date of Record | 1/5/1974 |
| Length of Record | |
| Instrumentation | |
| Geospatial Location | Vanda Station, Antarctica [77°32'S, 161°40'E, elevation: 15m (49ft)] |
References
New Zealand Antarctic Society, 1974: Antarctic heat wave, Antarctic, 71, pp. 4;
Discussion
This extreme occurred during a period of record high temperatures in the McMurdo Sound and Dry Valley regions of Antarctica
Closeup Satellite Image of Vanda Station, Antarctica
Regional Satellite Image of Vanda Station, Antarctica