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

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  • The distance between Highbank, New Zealand and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 7,418 km or 4,609 mi.
  • To reach Highbank in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 217.6° or SW and follow the great circles arc to approach Highbank bearing 336.8° or NNW .
  • Highbank has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean annual temperature is 13.2 °C (23.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.7 °C (3.1°F) more in Highbank. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 136.8 mm (5.4 in) more which is equivalent to 136.8 l/m² (3.36 US gal/ft²) or 1,368,000 l/ha (146,248 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/6 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 18.6° higher in Highbank than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Highbank 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 Highbank.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +14 (+26) +14 (+25) +14 (+25) +14 (+24) +13 (+23) +12 (+22) +11 (+21) +13 (+24) +13 (+24) +13 (+24) +13 (+24) +14 (+25) +13 (+24)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +43 (+2) +4 (+0) -7 (0) +1 (+0) +13 (+0) -2 (0) +24 (+1) +20 (+1) -5 (0) +9 (+0) +8 (+0) +28 (+1) +137 (+5)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -3h 22' -1h 51' -0h 19' +1h 14' +2h 51' +3h 59' +3h 26' +1h 51' +0h 16' -1h 17' -2h 54' -3h 59'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +18.7 +18.8 +18.8 +18.8 +18.6 +18.4 +18.4 +18.4 +18.3 +18.3 +18.4 +18.6   +18.6

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