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Raufarhöfn vs Socotra Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Raufarhöfn, Iceland and Socotra, Yemen is approximately 7,832 km or 4,867 mi.
  • To reach Raufarhöfn in this distance one would set out from Socotra bearing 336.5° or NNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Raufarhöfn bearing 283.6° or WNW .
  • Raufarhöfn has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Socotra has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh).
  • The average temperature is 25.1 °C (45.2°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 4.2 °C (7.6°F) more in Raufarhöfn. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 536.9 mm (21.1 in) more which is equivalent to 536.9 l/m² (13.18 US gal/ft²) or 5,369,000 l/ha (573,982 US gal/ac) more. About 3 3/4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 49° lower in Raufarhöfn than in Socotra.
  • Relative humidity levels are 24.8% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 18.5°C (33.3°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -27 (-49) -27 (-49) -28 (-50) -29 (-52) -28 (-50) -24 (-43) -21 (-38) -22 (-40) -23 (-41) -24 (-43) -26 (-47) -27 (-49) -26 (-46)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -27 (-48) -26 (-48) -28 (-51) -28 (-50) -28 (-50) -24 (-42) -21 (-37) -21 (-38) -23 (-42) -23 (-42) -26 (-47) -27 (-49) -25 (-45)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -25 (-45) -25 (-45) -26 (-47) -25 (-45) -26 (-47) -23 (-41) -19 (-34) -21 (-38) -21 (-38) -21 (-38) -24 (-43) -26 (-47) -24 (-42)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +73 (+3) +54 (+2) +56 (+2) +47 (+2) +25 (+1) +8 (+0) +48 (+2) +58 (+2) +70 (+3) +76 (+3) +29 (+1) -6 (0) +537 (+21)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -7h 40' -4h 04' -0h 42' +2h 43' +6h 20' +9h 44' +7h 52' +4h 05' +0h 36' -2h 49' -6h 27' -9h 45'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -53.5 -53.5 -53.6 -53.7 -38.6 -32.2 -38 -53.4 -53.7 -53.6 -53.5 -53.3   -49
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +16 +19.6 +16.4 +18.9 +23.7 +32.6 +41.2 +40.4 +37 +21.5 +16.2 +14.2   +24.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -22 (-40) -20.8 (-37) -23.3 (-42) -22.2 (-40) -21.5 (-39) -15.2 (-27) -9.9 (-18) -10.7 (-19) -13.8 (-25) -18.3 (-33) -21.5 (-39) -22.8 (-41) -18.5 (-33)

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