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Mcmurdo Sound vs San Diego, California Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica and San Diego, California, Usa is approximately 13,243 km or 8,229 mi.
  • To reach Mcmurdo Sound in this distance one would set out from San Diego, California bearing 193.5° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Mcmurdo Sound bearing 249.2° or WSW .
  • Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF) whereas San Diego, California has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk).
  • The average annual temperature is 35.2 °C (63.4°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 16.1 °C (29°F) more in Mcmurdo Sound. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 38.5 mm (1.5 in) less which is equivalent to 38.5 l/m² (0.94 US gal/ft²) or 385,000 l/ha (41,159 US gal/ac) less. About 6/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 45.7° lower in Mcmurdo Sound than in San Diego, California.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -17 (-30) -24 (-42) -33 (-59) -38 (-68) -41 (-74) -42 (-76) -48 (-86) -50 (-90) -48 (-86) -39 (-71) -26 (-48) -18 (-32) -35 (-63)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -30 (-1) -10 (0) -30 (-1) -2 (0) +16 (+1) +26 (+1) +17 (+1) +11 (+0) +4 (+0) +11 (+0) -25 (-1) -26 (-1) -39 (-2)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +13h 53' +11h 46' +1h 52' -8h 10' -13h 40' -14h 07' -13h 55' -11h 38' -1h 36' +8h 27' +13h 42' +14h 07'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -5.3 -24 -45.6 -68.5 -85.4 -92 -85.8 -68.8 -46.3 -23.4 -5.2 +1.7   -45.7

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