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

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  • The distance between Gibraltar, Gibraltar and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 11,938 km or 7,418 mi.
  • To reach Gibraltar in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 42.9° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Gibraltar bearing 23.2° or NNE .
  • Gibraltar has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The average annual temperature is 20.7 °C (37.3°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.7 °C (6.7°F) more in Gibraltar. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 30.2 mm (1.2 in) less which is equivalent to 30.2 l/m² (0.74 US gal/ft²) or 302,000 l/ha (32,286 US gal/ac) less. About 1 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 26.6° higher in Gibraltar than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 13.8% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 17.3°C (31.2°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +12 (+21) +12 (+22) +15 (+26) +19 (+33) +23 (+41) +27 (+49) +30 (+53) +32 (+57) +27 (+48) +23 (+41) +18 (+32) +13 (+24) +21 (+37)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +113 (+4) +31 (+1) +17 (+1) -26 (-1) -45 (-2) -56 (-2) -55 (-2) -57 (-2) -52 (-2) -22 (-1) +46 (+2) +75 (+3) -30 (-1)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -8h 22' -4h 57' -0h 53' +3h 22' +7h 17' +9h 35' +8h 30' +4h 57' +0h 45' -3h 30' -7h 23' -9h 35'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -13.6 +5.1 +26.6 +49.9 +66.4 +72.7 +66.7 +50 +27.1 +4.4 -13.9 -20.9   +26.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -7 -12 -15 -16 -18 -17 -20 -18 -15 -10 -8 -10   -13.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +9.8 (+18) +9.8 (+18) +11.2 (+20) +14.7 (+26) +18.6 (+33) +22.9 (+41) +24.6 (+44) +27 (+49) +23.2 (+42) +19.8 (+36) +15.4 (+28) +11 (+20) +17.3 (+31)

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