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Base Orcadas vs Edinburgh, Scotland Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Base Orcadas, Antarctica and Edinburgh, Scotland, Uk is approximately 13,476 km or 8,374 mi.
  • To reach Base Orcadas in this distance one would set out from Edinburgh, Scotland bearing 202.2° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Base Orcadas bearing 205.6° or SSW .
  • Base Orcadas has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Edinburgh, Scotland has a marine west coast climate (Cfb).
  • The average annual temperature is 12.2 °C (22°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 0.9 °C (1.6°F) less in Base Orcadas. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 5.8 mm (0.2 in) less which is equivalent to 5.8 l/m² (0.14 US gal/ft²) or 58,000 l/ha (6,201 US gal/ac) less. About 1 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5.3° lower in Base Orcadas than in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Base Orcadas relative to Edinburgh, Scotland. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Edinburgh, Scotland vs Base Orcadas.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -4 (-6) -4 (-6) -7 (-12) -11 (-20) -17 (-30) -22 (-39) -24 (-43) -23 (-42) -18 (-33) -13 (-24) -7 (-13) -5 (-8) -13 (-23)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -2 (-4) -2 (-4) -5 (-9) -9 (-17) -15 (-28) -21 (-39) -24 (-43) -23 (-41) -18 (-32) -13 (-23) -7 (-12) -4 (-7) -12 (-22)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) -3 (-6) -8 (-14) -14 (-26) -21 (-38) -24 (-44) -23 (-42) -18 (-32) -12 (-21) -6 (-10) -3 (-5) -11 (-20)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -13 (-1) +32 (+1) +22 (+1) +32 (+1) +12 (+0) +1 (+0) -12 (0) -13 (-1) -19 (-1) -17 (-1) -18 (-1) -12 (0) -6 (0)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +10h 21' +6h 09' +1h 06' -4h 12' -9h 01' -11h 48' -10h 31' -6h 10' -0h 57' +4h 21' +9h 09' +11h 49'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +34.9 +16.2 -5.4 -28.6 -45.1 -51.4 -45.4 -28.7 -5.9 +16.8 +35.1 +42.1   -5.3

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