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

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  • The distance between Gijon, Spain and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 12,681 km or 7,880 mi.
  • To reach Gijon in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 39.5° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Gijon bearing 24.2° or NNE .
  • Gijon has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The average annual temperature is 16.3 °C (29.4°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.7 °C (3.1°F) more in Gijon. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 236.8 mm (9.3 in) more which is equivalent to 236.8 l/m² (5.81 US gal/ft²) or 2,368,000 l/ha (253,155 US gal/ac) more. About 1 2/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 19.3° higher in Gijon than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 10.8% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 13.8°C (24.8°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Gijon 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 Gijon.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +8 (+14) +8 (+14) +11 (+20) +15 (+26) +18 (+32) +23 (+41) +25 (+45) +26 (+47) +22 (+40) +18 (+32) +13 (+23) +9 (+17) +16 (+29)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +75 (+3) +26 (+1) -14 (-1) -9 (0) +23 (+1) -1 (0) -14 (-1) +8 (+0) +0 (+0) +28 (+1) +40 (+2) +75 (+3) +237 (+9)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -9h 03' -5h 21' -0h 57' +3h 39' +7h 52' +10h 21' +9h 12' +5h 22' +0h 49' -3h 47' -7h 59' -10h 21'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -21 -2.3 +19.3 +42.5 +59 +65.3 +59.3 +42.6 +19.8 -3 -21.3 -28.2   +19.3
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -9 -12 -15 -12 -10 -10 -12 -11 -10 -9 -11 -9   -10.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +6 (+11) +5.5 (+10) +7.8 (+14) +11.7 (+21) +15.5 (+28) +20.1 (+36) +22 (+40) +23.3 (+42) +19.9 (+36) +15.7 (+28) +10.4 (+19) +7.4 (+13) +13.8 (+25)

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