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

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  • The distance between King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica and Horta, Faial, Azores is approximately 11,524 km or 7,161 mi.
  • To reach King George Island, South Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Horta, Faial bearing 194° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 204° or SSW .
  • King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Horta, Faial has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa).
  • The average annual temperature is 19.6 °C (35.3°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 0.3 °C (0.5°F) less in King George Island, South Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 177.8 mm (7 in) less which is equivalent to 177.8 l/m² (4.36 US gal/ft²) or 1,778,000 l/ha (190,080 US gal/ac) less. About 4/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 24.3° lower in King George Island, South Shetland Islands than in Horta, Faial.
  • Relative humidity levels are 5% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 18.1°C (32.5°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for King George Island, South Shetland Islands relative to Horta, Faial. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Horta, Faial 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) -13 (-23) -12 (-22) -14 (-25) -17 (-30) -20 (-37) -24 (-44) -27 (-48) -29 (-52) -26 (-46) -21 (-39) -18 (-32) -15 (-26) -20 (-35)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -73 (-3) -31 (-1) +8 (+0) +20 (+1) +14 (+1) +11 (+0) +21 (+1) +6 (+0) -15 (-1) -23 (-1) -47 (-2) -68 (-3) -178 (-7)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +8h 34' +5h 04' +0h 54' -3h 27' -7h 27' -9h 48' -8h 43' -5h 05' -0h 47' +3h 35' +7h 33' +9h 49'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +16 -2.7 -24.3 -47.5 -64 -70.3 -64.3 -47.6 -24.8 -2 +16.3 +23.2   -24.3
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +3 +5 +7 +6 +4 +4 +6 +5 +6 +5 +5 +4   +5
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -11.7 (-21) -10.8 (-19) -12 (-22) -15.2 (-27) -19 (-34) -22.9 (-41) -24.8 (-45) -27.2 (-49) -23.9 (-43) -19.8 (-36) -16.2 (-29) -13.4 (-24) -18.1 (-33)

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