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

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  • The distance between Magadan, Russia and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 18,392 km or 11,429 mi.
  • To reach Magadan in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 273° or W and follow the great circles arc to approach Magadan bearing 293.1° or WNW .
  • Magadan has a boreal subarctic climate with no dry season (Dfc) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The annual mean temperature is 1 °C (1.8°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 20.5 °C (36.9°F) more in Magadan. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 264.4 mm (10.4 in) less which is equivalent to 264.4 l/m² (6.49 US gal/ft²) or 2,644,000 l/ha (282,661 US gal/ac) less. About 2/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 3.3° higher in Magadan than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Magadan 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 Magadan.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -19 (-33) -17 (-31) -12 (-22) -3 (-6) +5 (+10) +13 (+23) +17 (+30) +18 (+33) +12 (+21) +1 (+1) -10 (-18) -16 (-28) -1 (-2)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -25 (-1) -54 (-2) -78 (-3) -56 (-2) -24 (-1) -7 (0) +12 (+0) +12 (+0) +6 (+0) -3 (0) -23 (-1) -25 (-1) -264 (-10)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -11h 37' -6h 49' -1h 13' +4h 38' +10h 05' +13h 21' +11h 49' +6h 50' +1h 02' -4h 48' -10h 13' -13h 22'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -37 -18.4 +3.1 +26.4 +42.9 +49.3 +43.5 +26.7 +3.9 -18.8 -37.1 -44.2   +3.3

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