Chapel of the Snows
Located in the Antarctic Treaty area, the Chapel of the Snows is a Catholic church building established in 1956. This site, which features modern architecture and a capacity of 63, is the 6th most looked-up sight in Antarctica on English Wikipedia. It serves as a place of worship within the region.
Planning a visit
Temperatures in the area remain consistently cold throughout the year. January and December are the mildest months, featuring daily highs of -3 °C and lows of -7 °C. From April through September, temperatures drop significantly, with daily highs ranging from -22 °C to -27 °C and lows falling between -29 °C and -33 °C. Precipitation is generally low, occurring on only 1 to 4 days per month throughout the year. The chapel is wheelchair accessible. Travelers can combine a visit to the site with nearby points of interest, including Observation Hill, which is 0.7 km away, and Scott Base, located 2.4 km from the church.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of -3 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -10 | -18 | -22 | -23 | -23 | -26 | -27 | -24 | -18 | -9 | -3 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -13 | -23 | -27 | -29 | -29 | -32 | -33 | -30 | -23 | -13 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
