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

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  • The distance between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 13,229 km or 8,221 mi.
  • To reach Riyadh in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 91.5° or E and follow the great circles arc to approach Riyadh bearing 30.9° or NNE .
  • Riyadh has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The annual mean temperature is 28 °C (50.3°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 12.8 °C (23°F) more in Riyadh. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 695.9 mm (27.4 in) less which is equivalent to 695.9 l/m² (17.08 US gal/ft²) or 6,959,000 l/ha (743,963 US gal/ac) less. About 1/8 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 38° higher in Riyadh than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 56.1% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 9°C (16.2°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Riyadh 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 Riyadh.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +13 (+23) +15 (+27) +21 (+37) +28 (+50) +36 (+64) +40 (+72) +41 (+73) +42 (+75) +36 (+65) +29 (+53) +22 (+39) +15 (+27) +28 (+50)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -28 (-1) -57 (-2) -65 (-3) -55 (-2) -62 (-2) -60 (-2) -56 (-2) -60 (-2) -75 (-3) -76 (-3) -62 (-2) -41 (-2) -696 (-27)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -7h 33' -4h 27' -0h 47' +3h 02' +6h 34' +8h 40' +7h 41' +4h 27' +0h 41' -3h 08' -6h 39' -8h 41'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -2.2 +16.4 +38 +61.3 +77.7 +84.1 +78 +61.5 +38.6 +15.8 -2.4 -9.4   +38
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -33 -45 -52 -52 -63 -71 -71 -71 -68 -60 -48 -39   -56.1
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +4.7 (+8) +3.4 (+6) +6.3 (+11) +12.1 (+22) +13.1 (+24) +10.5 (+19) +11.8 (+21) +12.2 (+22) +10.9 (+20) +9.2 (+17) +8.4 (+15) +5.2 (+9) +9 (+16)

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