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

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  • The distance between Funchal, Madeira and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 11,195 km or 6,957 mi.
  • To reach Funchal in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 35.1° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Funchal bearing 18.6° or NNE .
  • Funchal has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The annual mean temperature is 21 °C (37.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.9 °C (3.4°F) less in Funchal. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 155.2 mm (6.1 in) less which is equivalent to 155.2 l/m² (3.81 US gal/ft²) or 1,552,000 l/ha (165,919 US gal/ac) less. About 4/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 30.2° higher in Funchal than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 14.5% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 17.5°C (31.5°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Funchal 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 Funchal.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +15 (+26) +14 (+26) +16 (+28) +19 (+33) +22 (+39) +25 (+45) +27 (+48) +29 (+52) +27 (+48) +23 (+42) +20 (+36) +16 (+29) +21 (+38)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +64 (+3) +20 (+1) -25 (-1) -46 (-2) -51 (-2) -48 (-2) -54 (-2) -57 (-2) -38 (-1) -2 (0) +33 (+1) +48 (+2) -155 (-6)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -8h 05' -4h 47' -0h 51' +3h 15' +7h 02' +9h 16' +8h 14' +4h 47' +0h 44' -3h 22' -7h 08' -9h 17'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -10.1 +8.6 +30.2 +53.4 +69.9 +76.2 +70.2 +53.5 +30.6 +7.8 -10.4 -17.3   +30.2
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -12 -15 -19 -17 -15 -12 -13 -13 -15 -13 -15 -15   -14.5
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +11.7 (+21) +11 (+20) +11.6 (+21) +14.5 (+26) +18.1 (+33) +22 (+40) +23.4 (+42) +25.6 (+46) +23 (+41) +20 (+36) +16.1 (+29) +12.8 (+23) +17.5 (+32)

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