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Farafra vs King George Island, South Shetland Islands Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Farafra, Egypt and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 12,494 km or 7,764 mi.
  • To reach Farafra in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 74.1° or ENE and follow the great circles arc to approach Farafra bearing 30.3° or NNE .
  • Farafra has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean annual temperature is 24.4 °C (43.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 10 °C (18°F) more in Farafra. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 795.2 mm (31.3 in) less which is equivalent to 795.2 l/m² (19.52 US gal/ft²) or 7,952,000 l/ha (850,122 US gal/ac) less. About 0 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 35.7° higher in Farafra than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 46.9% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 10.8°C (19.5°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Farafra relative to King George Island, South Shetland Islands. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of King George Island, South Shetland Islands vs Farafra.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +11 (+19) +12 (+22) +17 (+31) +25 (+45) +31 (+56) +35 (+63) +36 (+65) +37 (+66) +32 (+57) +26 (+46) +19 (+33) +13 (+23) +24 (+44)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -38 (-2) -67 (-3) -89 (-3) -85 (-3) -70 (-3) -60 (-2) -56 (-2) -60 (-2) -75 (-3) -77 (-3) -67 (-3) -52 (-2) -795 (-31)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -7h 42' -4h 32' -0h 48' +3h 06' +6h 42' +8h 50' +7h 50' +4h 33' +0h 42' -3h 12' -6h 47' -8h 51'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -4.6 +14.1 +35.7 +58.9 +75.4 +81.8 +75.7 +59.1 +36.3 +13.4 -4.8 -11.8   +35.7
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -32 -42 -49 -56 -59 -59 -58 -54 -50 -42 -30 -32   -46.9
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +3.1 (+6) +2.2 (+4) +4.5 (+8) +7.8 (+14) +11.8 (+21) +15.5 (+28) +17.1 (+31) +19.6 (+35) +17 (+31) +14.1 (+25) +11.4 (+21) +5.6 (+10) +10.8 (+19)

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