Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 16:18
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Lake Ecosystems in Antarctica

Hi Ms.Ellwood this is Tiffany Crump from St.Marks Catholic School I was wondering what is the coldest temperature ever reported in the Antarctica?

 

                                                                  

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 00:28

Robin Ellwood

Hello Tiffany!
According to my understanding, the coldest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica was -129 degrees F (-89.2 °C)..... BRRRRRRR!!!! It was recorded at Vostok station on July 21st, 1983. I believe this is also the coldest temperature ever recorded on earth!
I don't think it will be that cold where I am going! The Dry Valley area tends to be warmer than other parts of Antarctica and it will be "summer" in Antarctica while I am there.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Robin