Is the Arctic Circle Cold?The Antarctic is land surrounded by ocean. The ocean under the Arctic ice is cold, but still warmer than the ice! So the ocean warms the air a bit.
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Really cold, or really, really cold?
| Time of year | Average (mean) temperature | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 32° F (0° C) | −18° F (−28.2° C) |
| Winter | −40° F (−40° C) | −76° F (−60° C) |