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

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  • The distance between Fairfield, Ia, Usa and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 11,848 km or 7,363 mi.
  • To reach Fairfield, Ia in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 334.6° or NNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Fairfield, Ia bearing 344.6° or NNW .
  • Fairfield, Ia has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The average temperature is 12.9 °C (23.2°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 22.2 °C (40°F) more in Fairfield, Ia. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 115.9 mm (4.6 in) more which is equivalent to 115.9 l/m² (2.84 US gal/ft²) or 1,159,000 l/ha (123,905 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 21.8° higher in Fairfield, Ia than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Fairfield, Ia 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 Fairfield, Ia.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -7 (-13) -5 (-8) +3 (+6) +13 (+24) +21 (+38) +28 (+51) +30 (+55) +30 (+54) +23 (+42) +15 (+27) +6 (+11) -4 (-6) +13 (+23)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -11 (0) -43 (-2) -26 (-1) +1 (+0) +32 (+1) +31 (+1) +74 (+3) +45 (+2) +34 (+1) 0 (0) -12 (0) -7 (0) +116 (+5)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -8h 47' -5h 12' -0h 56' +3h 33' +7h 39' +10h 04' +8h 56' +5h 13' +0h 48' -3h 41' -7h 45' -10h 04'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -18.4 +0.3 +21.9 +45.1 +61.6 +67.8 +61.8 +45.1 +22.2 -0.6 -18.8 -25.7   +21.8

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