Surprise: Antarctica Is A Desert | Weather.com

Surprise: Antarctica Is A Desert | Weather.com

May 6, 2025

Updated: May 6, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: May 6, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT

It might seem like it would be the snowiest place on Earth, but much of Antarctica rarely sees significant snow or rain. It is the coldest, windiest and driest continent on Earth. Here’s why.

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