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Raufarhöfn vs Svalbard Lufthavn Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Raufarhöfn, Iceland and Svalbard Lufthavn, Norway is approximately 1,643 km or 1,021 mi.
  • To reach Raufarhöfn in this distance one would set out from Svalbard Lufthavn bearing 234.8° or SW and follow the great circles arc to approach Raufarhöfn bearing 204.6° or SSW .
  • Both have a tundra climate (ET).
  • Raufarhöfn is in or near the subpolar rain tundra biome whereas Svalbard Lufthavn is in or near the polar desert biome.
  • The mean temperature is 8.7 °C (15.7°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 11.9 °C (21.4°F) less in Raufarhöfn. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 551.9 mm (21.7 in) more which is equivalent to 551.9 l/m² (13.54 US gal/ft²) or 5,519,000 l/ha (590,018 US gal/ac) more. About 4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 11.9° higher in Raufarhöfn than in Svalbard Lufthavn.
  • Relative humidity levels are 9.7% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 10°C (17.9°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +13 (+24) +14 (+26) +14 (+24) +12 (+22) +7 (+13) +5 (+8) +2 (+4) +3 (+6) +5 (+9) +8 (+15) +10 (+17) +11 (+20) +9 (+16)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +64 (+3) +38 (+1) +46 (+2) +37 (+1) +21 (+1) +28 (+1) +30 (+1) +35 (+1) +53 (+2) +73 (+3) +67 (+3) +62 (+2) +552 (+22)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +3h 40' +6h 19' +0h 56' -4h 37' -5h 04' -1h 31' -3h 27' -6h 09' -0h 47' +4h 45' +4h 57' +1h 30'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +12 +11.5 +11.8 +11.8 +11.8 +11.8 +11.8 +11.8 +11.7 +11.5 +12 +12.3   +11.9
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +6 +4.6 +4.4 +7.9 +10.7 +13.6 +13.2 +13.4 +12 +12.5 +10.2 +8.2   +9.7
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +13.7 (+25) +14.7 (+26) +13.9 (+25) +13.1 (+24) +8.5 (+15) +6.6 (+12) +4.5 (+8) +5.5 (+10) +6.4 (+12) +9.5 (+17) +11 (+20) +12.2 (+22) +10 (+18)

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