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Socotra vs Wake Island Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Socotra, Yemen and Wake Island, Usa is approximately 11,848 km or 7,362 mi.
  • To reach Socotra in this distance one would set out from Wake Island bearing 290.2° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Socotra bearing 245.2° or WSW .
  • Socotra has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Wake Island has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw).
  • The average annual temperature is 0.2 °C (0.4°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.8 °C (5°F) more in Socotra. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 711.4 mm (28 in) less which is equivalent to 711.4 l/m² (17.46 US gal/ft²) or 7,114,000 l/ha (760,534 US gal/ac) less. About 2/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 3.2° higher in Socotra than in Wake Island.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) 0 (+0) 0 (+0) +2 (+3) +3 (+6) +4 (+8) +2 (+4) +1 (+1) +1 (+1) +1 (+1) -1 (-1) -1 (-1) -1 (-1) +1 (+2)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -1 (-1) -1 (-1) +0 (+1) +2 (+3) +4 (+6) +2 (+4) +0 (+1) +1 (+1) +0 (+0) -2 (-3) -2 (-3) -1 (-2) +0 (+0)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -2 (-3) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) 0 (0) +3 (+6) +2 (+4) 0 (0) +1 (+1) 0 (-1) -3 (-6) -3 (-5) -1 (-3) 0 (-1)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -27 (-1) -38 (-1) -47 (-2) -64 (-3) -41 (-2) -27 (-1) -102 (-4) -157 (-6) -126 (-5) -100 (-4) -20 (-1) +36 (+1) -711 (-28)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 22' +0h 13' +0h 02' -0h 09' -0h 19' -0h 24' -0h 22' -0h 13' -0h 02' +0h 09' +0h 19' +0h 24'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +6.7 +6.7 +6.7 +6.7 -6.4 -6.6 -6.1 +6.1 +6.5 +6.5 +6.6 +6.6   +3.2

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