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Vancouver, British Columbia vs King George Island, South Shetland Islands Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 13,617 km or 8,462 mi.
  • To reach Vancouver, British Columbia in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 315.8° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Vancouver, British Columbia bearing 330.1° or NNW .
  • Vancouver, British Columbia has a Mediterranean warm climate (Csb) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The average annual temperature is 12.2 °C (22°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 6.1 °C (11°F) more in Vancouver, British Columbia. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 370.1 mm (14.6 in) more which is equivalent to 370.1 l/m² (9.08 US gal/ft²) or 3,701,000 l/ha (395,661 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 13.6° higher in Vancouver, British Columbia than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 11.8% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 9.4°C (17°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Vancouver, British Columbia 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 Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+3) +3 (+6) +6 (+10) +11 (+19) +16 (+29) +21 (+38) +23 (+41) +24 (+43) +19 (+34) +13 (+23) +7 (+13) +3 (+5) +12 (+22)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +111 (+4) +56 (+2) +20 (+1) -9 (0) -9 (0) -14 (-1) -20 (-1) -22 (-1) -10 (0) +38 (+2) +102 (+4) +127 (+5) +370 (+15)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -9h 42' -5h 45' -1h 01' +3h 55' +8h 27' +11h 06' +9h 52' +5h 46' +0h 53' -4h 04' -8h 34' -11h 07'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -26.6 -7.8 +13.8 +37 +53.4 +59.6 +53.6 +36.8 +14 -8.8 -27 -33.9   +13.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +2 -6 -15 -20 -22 -22 -24 -20 -14 -4 +0 +3   -11.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +1.6 (+3) +2 (+4) +2.8 (+5) +6.5 (+12) +11.2 (+20) +15.8 (+28) +17.2 (+31) +19.4 (+35) +15.5 (+28) +11.3 (+20) +6.6 (+12) +3.1 (+6) +9.4 (+17)

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