Daily Climate Summary for 06 March 2024 UTC
South Pole Station, Antarctica

Temperature:
Average temp... -49.9°C / -57.8°F
Maximum temp... -45.8°C / -50.4°F
Minimum temp... -57.7°C / -71.9°F

Wind:
Average wind speed.......... 10.4 mph or 9.0 knots
Prevailing wind direction... Grid Northeast
Maximum wind speed.......... 20 mph or 17 knots
Maximum wind direction...... Grid Northeast

Station Pressure:
Average pressure... 674.7 mb
Highest pressure... 677.4 mb
Lowest pressure.... 673.1 mb

Physio-altitude:
Average physio-alt = 10829 ft/ 3301 m
Highest physio-alt = 10890 ft/ 3319 m
Lowest physio-alt  = 10726 ft/ 3269 m

Sky Cover:
Average cloud cover (8ths)... 6

Sunshine:
Sunset on 22 March 2024
Hours of sunshine..... 9.1
Percent of possible... 38

Visibility:
Visibility of 1/4 mile or less: No
Weather: Ice Crystals, Mist

Note:

At 18Z, both towers were inoperable. Observations switched to NOAA tower until further notice.

**RECORDS**
No records were tied or broken.