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Raufarhöfn vs Galveston, Tx Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Raufarhöfn, Iceland and Galveston, Tx, Usa is approximately 6,553 km or 4,072 mi.
  • To reach Raufarhöfn in this distance one would set out from Galveston, Tx bearing 27.2° or NNE and follow the great circles arc to approach Raufarhöfn bearing 92.7° or E .
  • Raufarhöfn has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Galveston, Tx has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • The average temperature is 18.9 °C (34°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 6.9 °C (12.4°F) less in Raufarhöfn. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 341.9 mm (13.5 in) less which is equivalent to 341.9 l/m² (8.39 US gal/ft²) or 3,419,000 l/ha (365,514 US gal/ac) less. About 2/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 37° lower in Raufarhöfn than in Galveston, Tx.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Raufarhöfn relative to Galveston, Tx. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Galveston, Tx vs Raufarhöfn.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -14 (-24) -15 (-27) -17 (-31) -20 (-36) -21 (-37) -20 (-37) -20 (-35) -21 (-38) -20 (-36) -19 (-35) -18 (-32) -16 (-28) -18 (-33)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -14 (-25) -15 (-27) -19 (-34) -21 (-38) -21 (-39) -21 (-38) -21 (-37) -21 (-37) -21 (-39) -20 (-36) -19 (-33) -16 (-28) -19 (-34)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -12 (-22) -14 (-25) -18 (-32) -20 (-37) -21 (-38) -21 (-38) -20 (-36) -21 (-38) -20 (-36) -19 (-34) -17 (-31) -15 (-26) -18 (-33)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -7 (0) -1 (0) +9 (+0) -15 (-1) -63 (-2) -74 (-3) -53 (-2) -56 (-2) -78 (-3) +14 (+1) -6 (0) -13 (-1) -342 (-13)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -6h 40' -3h 27' -0h 35' +2h 17' +5h 27' +8h 38' +6h 51' +3h 28' +0h 30' -2h 22' -5h 33' -8h 38'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -36.9 -37.1 -37.2 -37.2 -37.1 -37.1 -37 -37 -37 -36.9 -36.8 -36.7   -37

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