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

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  • The distance between King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica and Byrd, Antarctica is approximately 2,711 km or 1,685 mi.
  • To reach King George Island, South Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Byrd bearing 79.9° or E and follow the great circles arc to approach King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 21.5° or NNE .
  • King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Byrd has a ice cap climate (EF).
  • The average annual temperature is 25.8 °C (46.4°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 14.4 °C (25.9°F) less in King George Island, South Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 767.2 mm (30.2 in) more which is equivalent to 767.2 l/m² (18.83 US gal/ft²) or 7,672,000 l/ha (820,188 US gal/ac) more. About 26 4/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 17.8° higher in King George Island, South Shetland Islands than in Byrd.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +16 (+29) +22 (+39) +28 (+50) +28 (+50) +29 (+52) +29 (+52) +30 (+54) +30 (+53) +33 (+59) +29 (+52) +21 (+38) +16 (+29) +26 (+46)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +33 (+1) +63 (+2) +87 (+3) +84 (+3) +65 (+3) +57 (+2) +54 (+2) +59 (+2) +75 (+3) +76 (+3) +66 (+3) +49 (+2) +767 (+30)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -5h 47' -8h 00' -1h 27' +6h 19' +6h 37' +4h 49' +5h 40' +7h 50' +1h 14' -6h 26' -6h 33' -4h 49'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +17.8 +17.8 +17.9 +17.8 +18 +18 +17.8 +17.7 +17.7 +17.7 +17.7 +17.9   +17.8

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