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Mcmurdo Sound vs Antofagasta Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica and Antofagasta, Chile is approximately 8,172 km or 5,078 mi.
  • To reach Mcmurdo Sound in this distance one would set out from Antofagasta bearing 190.6° or S and follow the great circles arc to approach Mcmurdo Sound bearing 306.5° or NW .
  • Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF) whereas Antofagasta has a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk).
  • The mean annual temperature is 33.7 °C (60.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 18 °C (32.4°F) more in Mcmurdo Sound. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 211.3 mm (8.3 in) more which is equivalent to 211.3 l/m² (5.19 US gal/ft²) or 2,113,000 l/ha (225,894 US gal/ac) more. About 125 2/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 54° lower in Mcmurdo Sound than in Antofagasta.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -23 (-41) -29 (-52) -36 (-65) -38 (-68) -39 (-69) -37 (-66) -39 (-71) -41 (-74) -40 (-72) -35 (-63) -27 (-48) -22 (-40) -34 (-61)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +16 (+1) +29 (+1) +15 (+1) +18 (+1) +21 (+1) +28 (+1) +17 (+1) +12 (+0) +10 (+0) +20 (+1) +12 (+0) +14 (+1) +211 (+8)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +10h 43' +9h 48' +1h 30' -6h 48' -10h 52' -10h 34' -10h 42' -9h 39' -1h 17' +7h 03' +10h 51' +10h 34'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -53.4 -53.8 -54 -53.8 -54.2 -54.4 -54.5 -54.2 -54.5 -54.1 -53.2 -54   -54

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