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

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  • The distance between Simusir Island, Russia and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 17,440 km or 10,837 mi.
  • To reach Simusir Island in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 243.1° or WSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Simusir Island bearing 322.5° or NW .
  • Simusir Island has a boreal subarctic climate with no dry season (Dfc) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The annual average temperature is 5.1 °C (9.1°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 7.4 °C (13.3°F) more in Simusir Island. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 832.7 mm (32.8 in) more which is equivalent to 832.7 l/m² (20.44 US gal/ft²) or 8,327,000 l/ha (890,212 US gal/ac) more. About 2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 15.9° higher in Simusir Island than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Simusir Island 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 Simusir Island.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -6 (-10) -7 (-12) -4 (-6) +3 (+5) +7 (+13) +11 (+20) +14 (+25) +17 (+31) +14 (+26) +9 (+17) +3 (+5) -2 (-4) +5 (+9)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +69 (+3) +19 (+1) +8 (+0) +42 (+2) +69 (+3) +39 (+2) +50 (+2) +94 (+4) +121 (+5) +126 (+5) +107 (+4) +87 (+3) +833 (+33)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -9h 25' -5h 35' -1h 00' +3h 48' +8h 12' +10h 46' +9h 35' +5h 36' +0h 51' -3h 56' -8h 19' -10h 47'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -24.5 -5.8 +15.7 +39 +55.5 +61.9 +56.1 +39.4 +16.6 -6.2 -24.5 -31.6   +15.9

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