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

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  • The distance between Massawa, Eritrea and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 11,976 km or 7,442 mi.
  • To reach Massawa in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 90° or E and follow the great circles arc to approach Massawa bearing 29° or NNE .
  • Massawa has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean temperature is 31.3 °C (56.3°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.7 °C (3.1°F) more in Massawa. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 613.9 mm (24.2 in) less which is equivalent to 613.9 l/m² (15.07 US gal/ft²) or 6,139,000 l/ha (656,300 US gal/ac) less. About 2/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 44.3° higher in Massawa than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 18.9% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 26.1°C (47°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Massawa 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 Massawa.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +23 (+41) +23 (+41) +25 (+46) +30 (+54) +34 (+61) +39 (+70) +40 (+72) +41 (+73) +37 (+66) +32 (+58) +28 (+51) +25 (+44) +31 (+56)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -5 (0) -45 (-2) -79 (-3) -81 (-3) -63 (-2) -60 (-2) -48 (-2) -52 (-2) -72 (-3) -55 (-2) -44 (-2) -12 (0) -614 (-24)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -7h 01' -4h 07' -0h 44' +2h 48' +6h 05' +8h 05' +7h 09' +4h 08' +0h 38' -2h 54' -6h 10' -8h 05'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +6.8 +25.5 +47.1 +70.4 +77.6 +77.6 +77.4 +70.5 +47.7 +24.8 +6.6 -0.3   +44.3
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -6.7 -9.7 -13.7 -14.5 -20 -31.2 -33 -29.4 -25.2 -17.4 -15.9 -10.5   -18.9
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +20.8 (+37) +20.2 (+36) +22 (+40) +25.9 (+47) +28.6 (+51) +30 (+54) +30.6 (+55) +32.4 (+58) +29.8 (+54) +27.2 (+49) +23.8 (+43) +21.7 (+39) +26.1 (+47)

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