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

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  • The distance between Horta, Faial, Azores and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 11,524 km or 7,161 mi.
  • To reach Horta, Faial in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 24° or NNE and follow the great circles arc to approach Horta, Faial bearing 14° or NNE .
  • Horta, Faial has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean temperature is 19.6 °C (35.3°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 0.3 °C (0.5°F) more in Horta, Faial. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 177.8 mm (7 in) more which is equivalent to 177.8 l/m² (4.36 US gal/ft²) or 1,778,000 l/ha (190,080 US gal/ac) more. About 1 2/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 24.3° higher in Horta, Faial than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 5% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 18.1°C (32.5°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Horta, Faial 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 Horta, Faial.

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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