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Mcmurdo Sound vs Sagres, Algarve Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica and Sagres, Algarve, Portugal is approximately 15,468 km or 9,612 mi.
  • To reach Mcmurdo Sound in this distance one would set out from Sagres, Algarve bearing 178.6° or S and follow the great circles arc to approach Mcmurdo Sound bearing 5.3° or N .
  • Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF) whereas Sagres, Algarve has a Mediterranean warm climate (Csb).
  • The average annual temperature is 33.6 °C (60.5°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 18.1 °C (32.6°F) more in Mcmurdo Sound. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 204 mm (8 in) less which is equivalent to 204 l/m² (5.01 US gal/ft²) or 2,040,000 l/ha (218,090 US gal/ac) less. About 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 41.4° lower in Mcmurdo Sound than in Sagres, Algarve.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -16 (-28) -22 (-39) -31 (-56) -36 (-65) -40 (-72) -41 (-75) -45 (-81) -47 (-84) -45 (-81) -38 (-68) -26 (-46) -17 (-31) -34 (-61)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -47 (-2) -18 (-1) -46 (-2) -20 (-1) -3 (0) +23 (+1) +15 (+1) +12 (+0) -4 (0) -26 (-1) -48 (-2) -42 (-2) -204 (-8)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +14h 13' +11h 58' +1h 54' -8h 19' -13h 58' -14h 29' -14h 15' -11h 50' -1h 38' +8h 36' +14h 00' +14h 29'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -1 -19.6 -41.2 -64.1 -81.1 -87.7 -81.7 -64.6 -42.2 -19.3 -1 +6   -41.4

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