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Socotra vs Mcmurdo Sound Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Socotra, Yemen and Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica is approximately 11,904 km or 7,398 mi.
  • To reach Socotra in this distance one would set out from Mcmurdo Sound bearing 250.2° or WSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Socotra bearing 348.3° or NNW .
  • Socotra has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF).
  • The average annual temperature is 44.4 °C (80°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 18.6 °C (33.5°F) less in Socotra. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 18 mm (0.7 in) less which is equivalent to 18 l/m² (0.44 US gal/ft²) or 180,000 l/ha (19,243 US gal/ac) less. About 1 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 61.1° higher in Socotra than in Mcmurdo Sound.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Socotra relative to Mcmurdo Sound. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Mcmurdo Sound vs Socotra.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +27 (+49) +33 (+60) +43 (+78) +48 (+87) +54 (+97) +53 (+95) +54 (+98) +56 (+102) +54 (+98) +45 (+82) +35 (+63) +29 (+51) +44 (+80)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -13 (-1) -26 (-1) -5 (0) -18 (-1) -18 (-1) +3 (+0) -17 (-1) -13 (-1) -7 (0) -10 (0) +39 (+2) +67 (+3) -18 (-1)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -12h 39' -11h 00' -1h 43' +7h 38' +12h 34' +12h 43' +12h 39' +10h 52' +1h 28' -7h 54' -12h 35' -12h 43'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +25.3 +43.8 +65.4 +88.4 +90.3 +90.5 +90.3 +88.6 +66.5 +43.6 +25.3 +18.3   +61.1

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