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

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  • The distance between Socotra, Yemen and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 12,425 km or 7,721 mi.
  • To reach Socotra in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 104.5° or ESE and follow the great circles arc to approach Socotra bearing 27.6° or NNE .
  • Socotra has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean temperature is 29.4 °C (53°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.3 °C (4.1°F) less in Socotra. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 602.2 mm (23.7 in) less which is equivalent to 602.2 l/m² (14.78 US gal/ft²) or 6,022,000 l/ha (643,792 US gal/ac) less. About 1/4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 45.5° higher in Socotra than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 27% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 22.3°C (40.2°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Socotra 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 Socotra.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +23 (+41) +23 (+41) +26 (+46) +30 (+53) +35 (+62) +36 (+64) +34 (+61) +36 (+64) +33 (+59) +29 (+51) +27 (+48) +24 (+44) +29 (+53)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -36 (-1) -64 (-3) -79 (-3) -85 (-3) -67 (-3) -29 (-1) -56 (-2) -60 (-2) -72 (-3) -67 (-3) -17 (-1) +29 (+1) -602 (-24)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -6h 51' -4h 01' -0h 43' +2h 44' +5h 57' +7h 54' +6h 59' +4h 01' +0h 37' -2h 50' -6h 02' -7h 54'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +9.8 +28.4 +50 +73.3 +74.7 +74.6 +74.5 +73.1 +50.6 +27.8 +9.6 +2.6   +45.5
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -20 -26 -25 -24 -25 -32 -39 -37 -36 -20 -20 -20   -27
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +17.9 (+32) +16.6 (+30) +19.4 (+35) +23.2 (+42) +27.8 (+50) +27 (+49) +23.4 (+42) +25.5 (+46) +23.3 (+42) +23.3 (+42) +21.3 (+38) +19.4 (+35) +22.3 (+40)

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