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King George Island, South Shetland Islands vs Santa Cruz, Tenerife Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica and Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands is approximately 10,774 km or 6,695 mi.
  • To reach King George Island, South Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Santa Cruz, Tenerife bearing 198.6° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 216.9° or SW .
  • King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Santa Cruz, Tenerife has a subtropical hot steppe climate (BSh).
  • The average annual temperature is 23.4 °C (42.1°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.1 °C (2°F) more in King George Island, South Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 563.9 mm (22.2 in) more which is equivalent to 563.9 l/m² (13.84 US gal/ft²) or 5,639,000 l/ha (602,847 US gal/ac) more. About 3 3/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 34.3° lower in King George Island, South Shetland Islands than in Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Relative humidity levels are 23.8% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 17.6°C (31.6°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for King George Island, South Shetland Islands relative to Santa Cruz, Tenerife. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Santa Cruz, Tenerife 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 (-30) -16 (-30) -18 (-33) -21 (-38) -25 (-44) -28 (-50) -30 (-54) -32 (-57) -29 (-52) -25 (-46) -22 (-39) -18 (-33) -23 (-42)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +3 (+0) +33 (+1) +65 (+3) +69 (+3) +66 (+3) +59 (+2) +56 (+2) +60 (+2) +66 (+3) +59 (+2) +29 (+1) +0 (+0) +564 (+22)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +7h 48' +4h 36' +0h 49' -3h 08' -6h 46' -8h 57' -7h 56' -4h 37' -0h 42' +3h 15' +6h 52' +8h 57'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +6 -12.8 -34.3 -57.6 -74 -80.4 -74.3 -57.7 -34.8 -12 +6.2 +13.2   -34.3
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +19 +22 +25 +26 +25 +27 +31 +28 +24 +20 +19 +20   +23.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -11.9 (-21) -11.5 (-21) -12.4 (-22) -14.9 (-27) -18.4 (-33) -21.1 (-38) -22.2 (-40) -24.6 (-44) -22.9 (-41) -20.3 (-37) -17.1 (-31) -13.5 (-24) -17.6 (-32)

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