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

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  • The distance between Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 13,557 km or 8,424 mi.
  • To reach Dhahran in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 93.6° or E and follow the great circles arc to approach Dhahran bearing 31.3° or NNE .
  • Dhahran has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean temperature is 28.2 °C (50.7°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 11.4 °C (20.5°F) more in Dhahran. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 718.2 mm (28.3 in) less which is equivalent to 718.2 l/m² (17.63 US gal/ft²) or 7,182,000 l/ha (767,803 US gal/ac) less. About 0 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 36.5° higher in Dhahran than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 30.4% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 19.8°C (35.6°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Dhahran 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 Dhahran.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +14 (+25) +15 (+27) +20 (+36) +27 (+49) +35 (+62) +39 (+70) +41 (+73) +41 (+74) +36 (+65) +30 (+55) +23 (+42) +16 (+30) +28 (+51)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -26 (-1) -52 (-2) -68 (-3) -73 (-3) -69 (-3) -60 (-2) -56 (-2) -60 (-2) -75 (-3) -76 (-3) -63 (-2) -41 (-2) -718 (-28)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -7h 39' -4h 30' -0h 48' +3h 04' +6h 39' +8h 47' +7h 47' +4h 31' +0h 41' -3h 11' -6h 44' -8h 47'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -3.8 +14.9 +36.4 +59.7 +76.2 +82.5 +76.5 +59.9 +37.1 +14.2 -4 -11   +36.5
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -10 -17 -27 -30 -42 -51 -50 -41 -33 -24 -21 -19   -30.4
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +11.6 (+21) +11.4 (+21) +13.8 (+25) +19.2 (+35) +22.5 (+41) +23 (+41) +25.2 (+45) +29 (+52) +27.3 (+49) +24 (+43) +18.1 (+33) +12 (+22) +19.8 (+36)

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