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Raufarhöfn vs Mcmurdo Sound Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Raufarhöfn, Iceland and Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica is approximately 18,745 km or 11,648 mi.
  • To reach Raufarhöfn in this distance one would set out from Mcmurdo Sound bearing 174.7° or S and follow the great circles arc to approach Raufarhöfn bearing 2.8° or N .
  • Raufarhöfn has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF).
  • The annual mean temperature is 19.3 °C (34.7°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 14.4 °C (25.9°F) less in Raufarhöfn. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 518.9 mm (20.4 in) more which is equivalent to 518.9 l/m² (12.74 US gal/ft²) or 5,189,000 l/ha (554,739 US gal/ac) more. About 3 3/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 12.1° higher in Raufarhöfn than in Mcmurdo Sound.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +1 (+1) +7 (+12) +15 (+27) +21 (+37) +26 (+47) +29 (+53) +34 (+61) +35 (+64) +31 (+56) +22 (+40) +9 (+16) +2 (+3) +19 (+35)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +60 (+2) +28 (+1) +51 (+2) +29 (+1) +7 (+0) +11 (+0) +31 (+1) +45 (+2) +63 (+2) +66 (+3) +68 (+3) +62 (+2) +519 (+20)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -20h 19' -15h 04' -2h 26' +10h 22' +18h 55' +22h 28' +20h 32' +14h 57' +2h 05' -10h 44' -19h 02' -22h 29'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -28.2 -9.7 +11.8 +34.7 +51.7 +58.3 +52.3 +35.2 +12.8 -10 -28.2 -35   +12.1

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