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

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  • The distance between King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica and Messina, Sicily, Italy is approximately 12,975 km or 8,063 mi.
  • To reach King George Island, South Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Messina, Sicily bearing 210.2° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 238° or WSW .
  • King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Messina, Sicily has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa).
  • The annual average temperature is 20.9 °C (37.5°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 6.3 °C (11.3°F) less in King George Island, South Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 34.3 mm (1.4 in) less which is equivalent to 34.3 l/m² (0.84 US gal/ft²) or 343,000 l/ha (36,669 US gal/ac) less. About 1 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 24.6° lower in King George Island, South Shetland Islands than in Messina, Sicily.
  • Relative humidity levels are 16.2% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 17°C (30.5°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for King George Island, South Shetland Islands relative to Messina, Sicily. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Messina, Sicily 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) -11 (-19) -11 (-19) -13 (-23) -17 (-31) -23 (-42) -29 (-52) -32 (-58) -33 (-60) -29 (-51) -23 (-41) -17 (-31) -13 (-23) -21 (-38)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -74 (-3) -31 (-1) +5 (+0) +25 (+1) +38 (+2) +46 (+2) +37 (+1) +36 (+1) +20 (+1) -32 (-1) -39 (-2) -65 (-3) -34 (-1)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +8h 32' +5h 03' +0h 54' -3h 27' -7h 26' -9h 46' -8h 41' -5h 04' -0h 46' +3h 34' +7h 32' +9h 47'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +15.7 -3 -24.6 -47.8 -64.3 -70.6 -64.7 -48 -25.1 -2.3 +15.9 +22.9   -24.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +10 +14 +18 +16 +18 +21 +23 +19 +18 +14 +12 +11   +16.2
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -8.4 (-15) -7.7 (-14) -9 (-16) -13.6 (-24) -18.9 (-34) -23.6 (-42) -26 (-47) -28.4 (-51) -24.1 (-43) -19.1 (-34) -14.4 (-26) -10.4 (-19) -17 (-31)

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